Sunday-School  Book, 

WITHOUT  MUSIC, 

FOR  THE  USE  OF 

EVANGELICAL 
LUTHERAN  CONGREGATIONS. 

By  Anthority  of  the  General  Council  of  the  Evan- 
gelical Lutheran  Church  in  America. 


PHILADELPHIA : 

LUTHEKAN   BOOK  STOEE, 
No.  117  North  Sixth  Street. 


Copyrighted  by  G.  W.  Frederick,  1877. 


CAXTON  PRESS  OF  SHERMAN  &  CO. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 


I,  OKDER  OF  SERVICE.  page 

For  Opening  the  School,   5-21 

Psalms,  ...   6-15 

The  Commandments  and  the  Creed  16-17 

Opening  Prayers,   17-21 

For  Closing  the  School,  .   .  22-23 

Special  Prayers   23-25 

II.  SCRIPTURE  LESSONS. 

Table  of  the  Epistles  and  Gospels,  26-27 
The  Catechism,  28-42 

III.  CHANTS  AND  CANTICLES,    ....  45-50 

IV.  HYMNS  AND  CAROLS. 

Worship  in  General,   51-60 

Opening  Hymns,   61-66 

Closing  Hymns,   67-69 

Morning,   69-70 

Evening,   70-73 

THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 

Advent,  73-77 

Christmas,  78-94 

Name  of  Jesus,   .......  94-96 

Epiphany  and  Missions,  .  .   .  96-105 

The  Passion,  105-108 

Palm  Sunday,  109-112 

Holy  Week,  112-118 

Easter  118-127 

Ascension,  127-128 

Whitsuntide,  129-134 

Trinity  134-136 

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CONTENTS. 

PAGE 

The  Eepormation  and  the 


Church,   136-141 

The  Word,   .  141  143 

Baptism,  .........  143-145 

Confirmation,   .  145-146 

Prayer,'   146-148 

Faith  and  Life,   148-162 

Charity  Hymns,   162-165 

Miscellaneous,   165-172 

The  Last  Things,  „  .   .   ,   .  172-179 

Processional  HyMks,  ....  179-188 


DOXOLOGIES. 

Short  Metre,  No.  17,  ...   .  62 

Common  Metre,  Nos.  44  &  161,  68-141 

Long  Metre,  Nos.  46  and  49,   ,  69-70 

Sevens,  Four  Lines,  No.  98,   .  102 

Sevens,  Six  Lines,  No.  145,  .   .  130 

Six-fives,  No.  51,   72 

INDEXES. 

Index  of  First  Lines,    .   ,   .  189-194 

Chants  and  Canticles,  ...  194 


THE  OEDER  FOR 

OPENING  THE  SCHOOL. 


^  The  Minister  or  Svperiviendent  shall  say  one  of 
the  sentences  following,  all  standing. 

The  Sentence. 

OUR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  :  Who  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

THE  Lord  is  high  above  all  people :  and  His  Glory- 
above  the  heavens. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good:  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

THIS  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made:  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it.  We  will  come  be- 
fore His  presence  with  thanksgiving :  and  enter  into 
His  courts  with  praise. 

THE  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  over  the  righteous :  and 
His  ears  are  open  unto  their  prayers. 

HE  shall  feed  His  flock  like  \  shepherd :  He  shall 
gather  the  lambs  with  His  arm,  and  carry  them 
in  His  bosom. 

^  Then  shall  the  Minister  or  Superintendent  say: 
The  Versicle. 
O  Lord,  open  Thou  my  lips. 

\  The  School  shall  answer  : 
And  my  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

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%  Then  shall  he  sung  a  Hymn,  Canticle,  or  Chant. 

•  The  Hymn. 

\  Then  shall  one  of  the  Psalms  following  he  said  hy  the 
Minister  or  Superintendent  and  by  the  School  alter- 
nately, 

^  The  Psalm  shall  always  end,  except  in  the  Passion 
Season,  with  the  Gloria  Patri. 

I.  S^tKius  Vix.    Psalm  i. 

BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  coun- 
sel of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of 
sinners :  nor  sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2.  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord :  and  in 
His  law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3.  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers 
of  water :  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season  ; 
his  leaf  also  shall  not  wither:  and  whatsoever  he 
doeth  shall  prosper. 

4.  The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff 
which  the  wind  driveth  away. 

5.  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the 
judgment:  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the 
righteous. 

6.  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous : 
but  the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Glory  be  to  the  Faiher,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  he, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 

II.  ^Qvxim,  Mtjminus  Noshr.  Psalm  viii. 

OLORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  Thy  Name  in 
all  the  earth :  Who  hast  set  Thy  Glory  above 
the  heavens. 

2.  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast 
Thou  ordained  strength  because  of  Thine  enemies : 
that  Thou  mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

3.  When  I  consider  Thy  heavens,  the  work  of  Thy 
fingers :  the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  Thou  hast 
ordained ; 


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4.  What  is  man,  that  Thou  art  mindful  of  hira?: 
and  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou  visitest  Mm  ? 

5.  For  Thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the 
angels :  and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honor. 

6.  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the 
works  of  Thy  hands :  Thou  hast  put  all  things  under 
his  feet. 

7.  O  Lord  our  Lord :  how  excellent  is  Thy  name 
in  all  the  earth ! 

Glory  be  to  the  Father^  etc. 

III.  CoiU  ^ttarrattt.  Psalm  xix. 


^HE  heavens  declare  the  Glory  of  God:  and  the 
firmament  showeth  His  handiwork. 


2.  Bay  unto  day  uttereth  speech :  and  night  unto 
night  showeth  knowledge. 

3.  There  is  no  speech  nor  language :  where  their 
voice  is  not  heard. 

4.  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth : 
and  their  words  to  the  end  of  the  world. 

5.  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the 
soul :  the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise 
the  simple. 

6.  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  en- 
lightening the  eyes. 

7.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever: 
the  judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  al- 
together. 

8.  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold :  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the 
honey-comb. 

9.  Moreover,  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned :  and 
in  keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father ^  etc. 

IV.  ffiomtnus  ^t%ii  Pit,   Psalm  xxiii. 
npHE  Lord  is  my  Shepherd :  I  shall  not  want. 


-■«•  2.  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures : 
He  leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 


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3.  He  restoreth  my  soul :  He  leadeth  me  in  tne 
paths  of  righteousness  for  His  Name's  sake. 

4.  Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the 
shadow  of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil:  for  Thou  art 
with  me ;  Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

5.  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence 
of  mine  enemies :  Thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil ; 
my  cup  runneth  over. 

6.  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all 
the  days  of  my  life ;  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of 
the  Lord  forever. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

V.  SLii        BSomiiti.    Psalm  xxv. 

tJNTO  Thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  lift  up  my  soul :  O  my 
}  God,  I  trust  in  Thee. 

2.  Show  me  Thy  ways,  O  Lord:  teach  me  Thy 
paths. 

3.  Lead  me  in  Thy  truth,  and  teach  me :  for  Thou 
art  the  God  of  my  salvation ;  on  Thee  do  I  wait  all 
the  day.' 

4.  Remember,  O  Lord,  Thy  tender  mercies:  and 
Thy  loving-kindnesses ;  for  they  have  been  ever  of 
old. 

5.  Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my 
transgressions :  according  to  Thy  mercy  remember 
Thou  me  for  Thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord. 

6.  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth  : 
unto  such  as  keep  His  covenant  and  His  testimonies. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc, 

YI.  33tn£&uam  ©umino.    Psalm  xxxiv. 

I WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times:  His  praise 
shall  continually  be  in  my  mouth. 

2.  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord :  the 
humble  shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3.  Oh  magnify  the  Lord  with  me :  and  let  us  exalt 
His  Kame  together. 

4.  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about 
tbem  that  feay  Him :  and  delivereth  them, 


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5.  Oh  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good  :  hlessed 
IB  the  man  that  trusteth  in  Iliin. 

6.  Oh  fear  the  Lord,  ye  His  saints :  for  there  is  no 
want  to  them  that  fear  Him. 

7.  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  will 
teach  you  the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

8.  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil :  and  thy  lips  from 
speaking  guile. 

9.  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good :  seek  peace,  and 
pursue  it. 

10.  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous: 
and  His  ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

11.  The  Lord  redeemeth  the  soul  of  His  servants: 
and  none  of  them  that  trust  in  Him  shall  be  desolate. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father^  etc. 


yil.  3^thKhi  (^tuUB.    Psalm  cxxi. 

I WILL  lift  up  mine  eyes  unto  the  hills:  from 
whence  cometh  my  help. 

2.  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord :  Which  made 
heaven  and  earth. 

3.  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  mo\'ed:  He 
that  keepeth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4.  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel :  shall  neither 
slumber  nor  sleep. 

5.  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade 
upon  thy  right  hand. 

6.  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day :  nor  the 
moon  by  night. 

7.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil :  Hq 
shall  preserve  thy  soul. 

8.  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy 
coming  in :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  ever- 
more. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc, 

YIII.       ^issiuvitiis,    Psaim  cxxx. 

OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  Qried;  unto  Thee,  O 
Lord, 

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2.  Lord,  hear  my  voice :  let  Thine  ear  be  attentive 
to  the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

8.  If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldst  mark  iniquities:  O 
Lord,  who  shall  stand  ? 

4.  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  Thee :  that  Thou 
mayest  be  feared. 

5.  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and  in 
His  word  do  I  hope. 

6.  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning .  I  say,  more  than  they 
that  watch  for  the  morning. 

7.  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord,  for  with  the  Lord 
there  is  mercy :  and  with  Him  is  plenteous  redemp- 
tion. 

8.  And  He  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniq- 
uities. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father^  etc. 

IX.  Bxaltaio  Psalm  cxlv. 

I WILL  extol  Thee,  my  God,  O  King :  and  I  will 
bless  Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2.  Every  day  will  I  bless  Thee :  and  I  will  praise 
Thy  Name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3.  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised :  and 
His  greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4.  One  generation  shall  praise  Thy  works  to  an- 
other :  and  shall  declare  Thy  mighty  acts. 

5.  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  Thy 
great  goodness :  and  shall  sing  of  Thy  righteousness. 

6.  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion : 
slow  to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

7.  The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  His  tender  mercies 
are  over  all  His  works. 

8.  All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thee,  O  Lord :  and 
Thy  saints  shall  bless  Thee. 

9.  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  Thy  kingdom: 
and  talk  of  Thy  power ; 

10.  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  His  mighty 
acts:  and  the  glorious  majesty  of  His  kingdom. 


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11.  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom :  and 
Thy  dominion  eudureth  throughout  all  generations. 

12.  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall :  and  raisoth 
Tip  all  those  that  be  bowed  down. 

13.  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee  :  and  Thou 
givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season. 

14.  Thou  openest  Thine  hand;  and  satisfiest  the 
desire  of  every  living  thing. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

ADVENT. 
X.  ^tiVL^itltii  ^iH.    Psalm  cxi. 

I WILL  praise  the  Lord  with  my  whole  heart :  in 
the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the  congrega- 
tion. 

2.  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great :  sought  out  of 
all  them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

3.  His  work  is  honorable  and  glorious :  and  His 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

4.  He  has  made  His  wonderful  works  to  be  remem- 
bered :  the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

5.  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  Him : 
He  will  ever  be  mindful  of  His  covenant. 

6.  He  hath  showed  His  people  the  power  of  His 
works :  that  He  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the 
heathen. 

7.  The  works  of  His  hands  are  verity  and  judg- 
ment :  all  His  commandments  are  sure. 

8.  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever :  and  are  done 
in  truth  and  uprightness. 

9.  He  sent  redemption  unto  His  people :  He  hath 
commanded  His  covenant  for  ever ;  holy  and  rever- 
end is  His  name. 

10.  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wis- 
dom :  His  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

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CHRISTMAS. 
XI.  ^ur^t  jDomiTie.    Psalm  cxxxii. 

ARISE,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest :  Thou,  and  the  ark 
of  Thy  strength. 

2.  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness: 
and  let  Thy  saints  shout  for  joy. 

3.  For  Thy  servant  David's  sake :  turn  not  SLway 
the  face  of  Thine  Anointed. 

4.  The  Lord  has  sworn  in  truth  unto  David;  He 
will  not  turn  from  it. 

5.  Of  the  fruit  of  Thy  body :  will  I  set  upon  Thy 
throne. 

6.  If  thy  children  will  keep  My  covenant  and  My 
testimony  that  I  shall  teach  them:  their  children 
also  shall  sit  upon  thy  throne  for  evermore. 

7.  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion:  He  hath  de- 
sired it  for  His  habitation. 

8.  This  is  My  rest  for  ever ;  here  will  I  dwell,  for 
I  have  desired  it. 

9.  I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision :  I  will 
satisfy  her  poor  with  bread. 

10.  I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation: 
and  her  saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father ^  etc. 

EPIPHANY. 
XII.  4^U5,  ilubi'tium  ^uum.  Psalm  Ixxii. 

GIVE  the  King  Thy  judgments,  O  God :  and  Thy 
righteousness  unto  the  King's  Son. 

2.  He  shall  judge  Thy  people  with  righteousness: 
and  Thy  poor  with  judgment. 

3.  The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people: 
and  the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

4.  He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people :  He  shall 
save  the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  iu 
pieces  the  oppressor. 

5.  They  shall  fear  Thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and 
moon  endure :  throughout  all  generations. 


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6.  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown 
grass  :  as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

7.  In  His  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish :  and 
abundance  of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8.  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea: 
and  from  the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

9.  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  hring 
presents:  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  ofrer 
gifts. 

10.  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  Him :  all 
nations  shall  serve  Him. 

11.  For  He  shall  deliver  the  needy  when  he  crieth : 
the  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

12.  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy  :  and  shall 
save  the  souls  of  the  needy. 

13.  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  vi- 
olence: and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  His 
sight. 

14.  And  He  shall  live,  and  to  Him  shall  be  given 
of  the  gold  of  Sheba:  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for 
Him  continually ;  and  daily  shall  He  be  praised. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  etc. 

LENT  AND  PASSION. 
XIII.  ^istxzxt  mti,  ^tus.    Psalm  li. 

HAVE  mercy  upon  me,  O  God,  according  to  Thy 
loving-kindness:  according  unto  the  multitude 
of  Thy  tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 

2.  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity :  and 
cleanse  me  from  my  sin. 

3.  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my 
sin  is  ever  before  me. 

4.  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God :  and  renew 
a  right  spirit  within  me. 

5.  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thy  presence :  and  take 
not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

6.  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation :  and 
uphold  me  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

7.  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  bro- 
ken and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  Thou  wilt  not  de- 
spise. 


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EASTER. 

Xiy.  ^QntUmini  ^omivLQ,  Psalm  cxviii. 

OGIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord;  for  He  is  good: 
because  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2.  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say :  that  His 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3.  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song :  and  is  be- 
come my  salvation. 

4.  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the 
tabernacles  of  the  righteous:  the  right  hand  of  the 
Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

5.  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  the  right 
hand  of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

6.  I  shall  not  die  but  live :  and  declare  the  works 
of  the  Lord. 

7.  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore :  but  He  hath 
not  given  me  over  unto  dedth. 

8.  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness :  I  will  go 
into  them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord. 

9.  This  gate  of  the  Lord :  into  which  the  right- 
eous shall  enter. 

10.  I  will  praise  Thee,  for  Thou  hast  heard  me: 
and  art  become  my  salvation. 

11.  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused:  is  be- 
come the  Head  Stone  of  the  corner. 

12.  This  is  the  Lord's  doing :  it  is  marvellous  in 
our  eyes. 

13.  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made :  we 
will  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

14.  Save  now,  I  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord:  O  Lord,  I 
beseech  Thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

15.  Blessed  be  He  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the 
Lord:  we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord. 

16.  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light: 
bind  the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of 
the  altar. 

17.  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  Thee ;  Thou 
art  my  God,  I  will  exalt  Thee. 


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15 


18.  0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  He  is  good; 
for  His  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 
Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

ASCENSION. 

XV.  3§omini  est  ®ma.    Psalm  xxiv. 

THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof: 
the  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

2.  For  He  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas :  and  es- 
tablished it  upon  the  floods. 

3.  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord?: 
and  who  shall  stand  in  His  holy  place? 

4.  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart: 
who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor 
sworn  deceitfully. 

5.  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord: 
and  righteousness  from  the  God  of  his  salvation  ; 

6.  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  Him : 
that  seek  Thy  face,  O  Jacob. 

7.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  and  be  ye  lift 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors ;  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall 
come  in. 

8.  Who  is  this  King  of  Glory?:  the  Lord  strong 
and  mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

9.  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  even  lift  them 
up,  ye  everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of  Glory  shall 
come  in. 

10.  Who  is  this  King  of  Glory  ? :  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
He  is  the  King  of  Glory. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 

PENTECOST. 
XVI.  '^tmViz,  Eitima  vxtz.  Psalm  civ. 

BLE&S  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  O  Lord  my  God,  Thou 
art  very  great ;  Thou  art  clothed  with  honor  and 
majesty. 

2.  Who  coverest  Thyself  with  light  as  with  a  gar- 
ment :  Who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain. 

3.  Who  maketh  His  angels  spirits :  His  ministers 
a  flaming  fire. 

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ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


4.  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  Thy  works :  in  wis- 
dom hast  Thou  made  them  all ;  Jhe  earth  is  full  of 
Thy  riches. 

5.  Thou  sendest  forth  Thy  Spirit,  they  are  created ; 
and  Thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

6.  The  g:lory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever :  the 
Lord  shall  rejoice  in  His  works. 

7.  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live;  I 
will  sing  praise  to  luy  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

8.  My  meditation  of  Him  shall  be  sweet :  I  will  be 
glad  in  the  Lord. 

Glory  he  to  the  Father,  etc. 
^  Then  shall  he  said  hy  the  Superintendent  and  School: 
The  Ten  Commandments. 

I AM  the  Lord  thy  God :  Thou  shalt  have  no  othfer 
gods  before  me. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
In  vain  ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  his  name  in  vain. 

Remember  the  Sabbath-day  to  keep  it  holy. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neigh- 
bor. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor'^  house. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his 
man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor 
his  ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

^  Instead  of  the  Ten  Commandments  may  he  said  the 
Apostles'  Creed,  unless  it  he  said  in  the  Service  for 
Closing  the  School,  and  then  it  shall  not  be  said  in 
this  place. 


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The  Apostles'  Creed. 

IBELIEYE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker 
of  heaven  and  earth. 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who 
was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Vir- 
gin Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  cruci- 
fied, dead,  and  buried;  He  descended  into  hell;  The 
third  day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended 
into  heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God 
the  Father  Almighty ;  From  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  The  Holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness 
of  sins ;  The  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  the  Life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  be  said  one  or  more  of  the  prayers  here 
following^  or  any  other  suitable  prayer.  If  more 
than  one  prayer  be  said,  the  words  "  Who  liveth, 
etc.,"  shall  only  be  said  to  the  last  used,  but  at  the 
end  of  each  the  School  shall  say  Amen. 

I. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  from  Whom 
Cometh  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  send  down 
upon  us  the  healthful  spirit  of  Thy  grace.  Make 
those  who  are  called  to  teach  sensible  of  the  great 
charge  which  is  committed  to  them.  Endue  them 
plenteously  with  heavenly  gifts,  and  dispose  them 
to  rejoice  and  labor  with  diligence  in  their  work. 
Bless,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  the  means  which 
are  used  to  bring  up  these  children  in  Thy  fear  and 
service.  May  they  from  the  heart  believe  in  Thee 
the  Lord  their  God,  and  worship  and  serve  Thee,  the 
Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.  Grant  them 
the  continual  aids  of  Thy  grace,  that  they  may  re- 
nounce the  devil,  and  all  his  works,  and  all  his  ways, 
and  keep  Thy  holy  will  and  commandments  all  the 
days  of  their  life.  Graft  in  their  hearts  the  love  of 
Thy  Name ;  increase  in  them  true  religion ;  nourish 
them  with  all  goodness ;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy 
keep  them  in  the  same,  that  so  they  may  in  the  end 
obtain  everlasting  life;  through  Jesus  Christ,  Thy 
Son,  our  Lord,  Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without 
end.  Amen. 


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18  ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


ALMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  without 
Whose  help  we  can  do  nothing  that  is  good,  be 
with  us  and  bless  us  this  day.  Bless  the  instruction 
which  these  children  shall  now  receive,  and  may  it 
by  Thy  grace  be  so  grafted  into  their  hearts  as  to 
bring  forth  in  them  the  fruits  of  good  living,  to  the 
honor  and  praise  of  Thy  Name.  Teach  them  to  be- 
lieve in  Thee,  and  to  love  Thee  with  all  their  heart, 
to  worship  Thee,  and  to  give  Thee  thanks,  to  honor 
Thy  holy  Name  and  Word,  and  to  serve  Thee  truly 
all  the  days  of  their  lives.  Bestow  Thy  blessing 
upon  their  instructors,  and  enable  them  to  teach  the 
truth  as  it  is  in  Christ  Jesus.  Be  gracious  to  all  who 
are  here  before  Thee.  Pardon  our  manifold  offences, 
and  accept  our  imperfect  prayers.  Defend  us  by  day 
and  by  night.  Build  us  up  in  Thy  most  holy  faith. 
Unite  us  in  the  bonds  of  Christian  love.  Preserve 
us  from  the  wickedness  that  is  in  the  world,  and 
make  us  a  people  fearing  Thee  and  working  right- 
eousness. These  and  all  things  else  necessary  for 
us,  and  for  the  whole  Church,  we  humbly  beg  in  the 
Name  and  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

III. 

OLORD,  most  loving  Saviour  and  merciful  Re- 
deemer, Who  didst  order  little  children  to  come 
unto  Thee,  and  didst  lay  Thy  hands  upom  them; 
Look  upon  us,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  and  bless  us 
Thy  children,  dedicated  in  holy  Baptism  to  Thy  ser- 
vice. Pity  the  weakness  of  the  tender  age  of  these 
Thy  children,  and  keep  us  by  Thy  grace.  Make  us 
to  remember  our  Creator  in  the  days  of  our  youth. 
Endue  us  with  the  fear  of  God,  and  make  us  always 
mindful  of  the  vow  and  promise  made  in  our  name 
when  we  were  baptized.  Make  us  dutiful  as  Thou, 
O  Lord  Jesus,  wast,  unto  our  parents,  loving  to  our 
brothers  and  sisters,  obedient  to  our  instructors,  re- 
spectful to  the  aged,  and  meek  and  gentle  to  all  men ; 
that  as  we  grow  in  years,  we  may  grow  in  wisdom 
and  favor  with  Thee,  and  with  all  who  are  good. 
Preserve  us  from  all  dangers.  Let  Thy  holy  Anerels 
be  our  keepers  and  defenders,  and  guide  us  by  Thy 

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H0I7  Spirit,  that  the  longer  we  live  the  better  we 
may  be,  to  the  praise  of  our  school,  to  the  comfort 
of  our  parents,  to  the  honor  and  glory  of  Thee  our 
Saviour,  and  to  our  own  happiness  here  and  for  ever, 
O  Thou,  Who  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
livest  and  reignest  ever  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Amen, 

IV. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  dost  will 
that  not  one  of  these  little  ones  should  perish, 
and  hast  sent  Thine  Only  Son  to  seek  and  to  save 
that  which  was  lost,  and  through  Him  hast  said, 
Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  forbid 
them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  God:  Most 
heartily  we  beseech  Thee  so  to  bless  and  govern 
these  the  children  of  Thy  Church,  by  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  that  they  may  grow  in  grace  and  in  the 
knowledge  of  Thy  Word  i  protect  and  defend  them 
against  all  danger  and  harm,  giving  Thy  holy  An- 

fels  charge  over  them;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
iord,  Who  liveth,  etc.  Amen. 

V. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who,  when  a  child,  was 
seated  in  the  temple  in  the  midst  of  the  doctors, 
both  hearing  them  and  asking  them  questions;  So 
rule  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that 
following  Thy  example,  we  may  love  the  habitation 
of  Thy  house,  and  the  place  where  Thy  honor 
dwelleth,  diligently  seek  the  same,  hearing  Thy 
Word  with  gladness  and  faithfully  keeping  it  to  the 
saving  of  our  souls,  O  Thou,  Who  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen, 

VI. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  Who  was  given  both  to  be 
a  sacrifice  for  sin,  and  also  an  ensample  of  godly 
life ;  Who  didst  bid  us  take  up  our  cross  daily  and 
follow  Theo;  Make,  we  pray  Thee,  the  yoke  of  Thy 
commandments  sweet,  and  the  burden  of  Thy  Cross 
light,  unto  our  souls.  Conform  us,  Thy  children,  O 
Father,  to  the  likeness  of  Thy  Blessed  Son  Jesus 
Christ.  Give  us  grace  that  we  may  strive  each  day 


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to  keep  the  way  of  His  holy  Cross,  and  carry  in 
our  hearts  the  image  of  our  crucified  Master.  Thus 
our  lives  being  formed  after  His  life,  may  we  ever 
cheerfully  and  faithfully  obey  Thy  divine  will; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth,  etc. 
Amen, 

VII. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  Who  hast  promised  that  they 
who  early  seek  Thy  heavenly  wisdom  shall 
early  find  it,  and  find  it  more  precious  than  all  the 
treasures  of  this  world ;  Send  down  on  these  Thy 
children  the  grace  and  blessing  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit; 
that  they  being  trained  up  in  the  nurture  and  ad- 
monition of  the  Lord,  may  choose  and  love  Thy 
way,  and  depart  from  it  no  more  for  ever ;  and  that 
when  Thou  makest  up  Thy  jewels  in  Thy  glorious 
kingdom,  these  children  may  be  there,  and  may  be 
Thine;  all  which  we  ask  for  the  sake  of  Thy  Holy 
Child  Jesus,  our  only  Saviour  and  Redeemer,  Who 
liveth,  etc.  Amen.  * 

VIIL 

ALMIGHTY  and  mostn^^rciful  God,  our  heavenly 
Father,  we  give  Thee  thanks  that  in  the  Sacra- 
ment of  Holy  Baptism,  Thou  hast  received  us  as  Thy 
children,  and  granted  us  for  Christ's  sake,  forgive- 
ness of  sin  and  everlasting  life ;  So  rule  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  never 
be  unmindful  of  our  baptismal  covenant,  but  daily 
renounce  every  evil  way,  and  serve  Thee  in  true 
holiness,  until  we  come  at  last  into  Thy  heavenly 
kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who 
liveth,  etc.  Amen, 

IX. 

OLORD  God,  Who  dost  feed  like  a  shepherd  those 
who  put  their  trust  in  Thee ;  look  mercifully 
upon  this  Thy  fiock  and  make  it  Thine  for  ever,  that 
we  may  love  and  serve  Thee  in  constant  obedience 
to  Thy  Word  unto  our  life's  end,  and  finally  be 
united  with  all  those  that  shall  be  saved  in  Thy 
kingdom  of  glory;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Who  liveth,  etc.  Amen. 


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X. 

OLOED,  we  beseech  Thee  to  keep  our  feet  when 
we  go  into  Thy  house,  that  we  maybe  ready  to 
hear  and  to  offer  the  sacrifice  of  praise.  Guard  us 
from  all  wandering  thoughts  and  unseemly  actions, 
and  make  our  service  acceptable  unto  Thee ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who  liveth,  etc.  Amen. 

^  Then  shall  follow  The  Instruction  in  the  Lesson  for 
the  day  J  which  may  he  The  Gospel  or  Epistle /or 
the  day,  The  Catechism,  or  such  other  Scripture 
Lesson  as  shall  have  been  appointed. 


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ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


THE  OEDEE  FOE 


CLOSING  THE  SCHOOL. 


^  A^lcr  the  singing  of  a  Hymn,  the  Minister  or  Super- 
intendent and  the  School,  standing  up,  may  say  the 
Apostles'  Creed,  except  when  it  has  been  said  at  the 
Opening  of  the  School,  and  then  it  shall  not  be  said 
in  this  place. 

The  Apostles'  Creed. 

I BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth. 
And  in  Jesus  Christ  his  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who 
■was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried  ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  the  third 
day  he  rose  again  from  the  dead;  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  And  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almi2:hty;  From  thence  he  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost;  the  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  the  Forgiveness 
of  sins ;  the  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  the  Life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

f  TTien  may  be  said  one  or  more  of  the  prayers  here 
following,  or  any  other  suitable  prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  GOD,  unto  Whom  all  hearts  are 
open,  all  desires  known,  and  from  Whom  no 
secrets  are  hid ;  Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts 
by  the  inspiration  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may 
perfectly  love  Thee,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy  holy 
Name ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

0 ALMIGHTY  LORD,  and  Everlasting  God, 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify, 
and  govern,  both  our  hearts  and  bodies,  in  the  ways 
of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the  works  of  Thy  command- 


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23 


ments;  that  through  Thy  most  mighty  protection, 
both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved  in  body 
and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.  Amen. 

ASSIST  us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  in  these  our  sup- 
plications and  prayers,  and  dispose  the  way  of 
Thy  servants  toward  the  attainment  of  everlasting 
salvation;  tiiat  among  all  the  changes  of  this  mortal 
life,  they  may  ever  be  defended  by  Thy  most  graci- 
ous and  ready  help ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

GRANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the 
words  which  we  have  heard  this'day  with  our 
outward  ears,  may,  through  Thy  grace,  be  so  grafted 
inwardly  in  our  hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth 
in  us  the  fruit  of  good  living,  to  the  honor  and  praise 
of  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

DIRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy 
most  gracious  favor,  and  further  us  with  Thy 
continual  help;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  con- 
tinued, and  ended  in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy 
Name;  and  finally,  by  Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting 
life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

f  Then  shall  alivays  he  said  by  the  School : 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  Who  art  in  heaven  ;  Hallowed  be 
Thy  Name ;  Thy  kingdom  come ;  Thy  will  be 
done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven  ;  Give  us  this  day 
our  daily  bread ;  And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as 
we  forgive  those  who  trespass  against  us;  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation;  But  deliver  us  from  evil;  For 
Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 
for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 


SPECIAL  PRAYERS. 
For  Missions. 

OLORD,  Who  didst  come  to  seek  and  to  save  the^ 
lost,  and  to  Whom  all  power  is  given  in  heaven 
and  on  earth,  hear,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  prayers  of 

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Thy  Church  for  those  who  at  Thy  command  go  forth 
to  preach  the  Gospel  in  all  the  world.  Preserve 
them  from  all  dangers  to  which  they  may  be  ex- 
posed ;  from  perils  by  land,  and  perils  by  water ; 
from  the  deadly  pestilence ;  from  the  violence  of  per- 
secution ;  from  doubt  and  impatience  ;  from  discour- 
agement and  discord  ;  and  from  all  the  devices  of  the 
powers  of  darkness.  And  while  they  plant  and 
water,  send  Thou,  O  God,  the  increase ,  gather  in 
the  multitude  of  the  heathen  ;  convert  in  Christian 
lands  such  as  neglect  so  great  salvation  ;  so  that  Thy 
Name  may  be  glorified,  and  Thy  kingdom  come,  O 
gracious  Saviour  of  the  world,  Who  with  the  Father 
and  the  Holy  Ghost,  livest  and  reignest,  ever  one 
God,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

OGOD,  our  Protector ;  Behold  and  look  upon  the 
face  of  Thine  Anointed,  Who  hath  given  Him- 
self for  the  redemption  of  all,  and  grant  that  from 
the  rising  of  the  sun  to  the  going  down  thereof,  Thy 
Kame  may  be  great  among  the  Gentiles,  and  that  in 
every  place,  sacrifice  and  a  pure  offering  may  be 
made  unto  Thy  Name;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Heathen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  Everlasting  God,  Who  desirest 
not  the  death  of  a  sinner,  but  wouldest  have  all 
men  to  repent  and  live ;  Hear  our  prayers  for  the 
heathen  ;  take  away  iniquity  from  their  hearts,  and 
turn  them  from  their  idols  unto  the  living  and  true 
God,  and  to  Thine  only  Son ;  and  gather  them  into 
Thy  holy  Church,  to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  a  Meeting  of  Teachers. 

ALMIGHTY  and  merciful  God,  of  Whose  only  gift 
it  cometh  that  Thy  faithful  people  do  unto  Thee 
true  and  laudaWe  service;  graciously  behold  Thy 
servants  whom  Thou  hast  called  to  the  office  of 
teachers  in  the  Sunday-school,  and  enable  us  to  do 
diligently  the  work  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do. 
Give  us  the  wisdum  and  knowledge  which  are  need- 
ful to  direct  us  in  the  faithful  and  successful  dis- 
charge of  our  duties,  and  endue  us  with  zeal  and 
devotion,  to  animate,  encourage,  and  sustain  us. 


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ORDER  OF  SERVICE. 


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May  the  love  of  Christ  constrain  us  to  do  what  we 
may  that  those  intrusted  to  our  charge  maybe  in- 
structed in  heavenly  knowledge,  and  sanctified  by 
divine  grace,  and  be  saved  through  Christ's  power. 
Dispose  their  hearts  to  receive  in  meekness  and  love 
the  instructions  given,  and  to  prosecute  with  dili- 
gence and  fidelity  the  duties  assigned  to  them.  May 
they  be  fitted  to  become  useful  in  their  generation, 
and  to  adorn  the  doctrine  of  God  their  Saviour,  by 
denying  ungodliness  and  worldly  hists,  and  living 
righteously,  soberly,  and  godly.  May  they  be  built 
up  in  the  true  faith,  and  become  living,  working 
members  of  the  Church  of  Christ,  and  at  last  receive 
the  commendation  of  faithful  servants  from  the  great 
Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  their  souls.  These  and  all 
other  things  which  Thou  mayest  see  to  be  necessary 
and  convenient  for  us,  we  humbly  beg,  in  the  i^ame 
and  through  the  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
Saviour  and  Redeemer,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with 
Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  with- 
out end.  Amen. 

For  Teachers. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  giver  of  all  good  gifts,  graci- 
ously behold  Thy  servants,  the  Teachers  in  this 
school.  Replenish  us  with  the  truth  of  Thy  doc- 
trine, and  adorn  us  with  innoeency  of  life,  that  both 
by  word  and  example  we  may  faithfully  serve  Thee. 
Fill  us  with  a  due  sense  of  the  weighty  charge  com- 
mitted to  Its.  Guard  us  from  the  sins  of  idleness,  ir- 
regularity, and  neglect.  Save  us  from  weariness  and 
discontent.  Give  us  faith  to  believe  that  in  due  sea- 
son we  shall  reap  if  we  faint  not,  and  admit  us  at 
last  to  the  blessedness  of  those  who  turn  many  to 
righteousness;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.  Amen. 

For  the  Acceptance  op  our  Prayers. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  Who  hast  promised  to  hear  the 
x\.  petitions  of  those  who  ask  in  Thy  Son's  Name; 
we  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  incline  Thine  ears  to 
us  who  have  now  made  our  prayers  and  supplica- 
tions unto  Thee ;  and  grant  that  those  things  which 
we  have  faithfully  asked  according  to  Thy  will,  may 
elfectually  be  obtained,  to  the  relief  of  our  necessity, 
and  to  the  setting  forth  of  Thy  glory  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 


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SORIPTUEE  LESSONS. 


Table  of  the  Epistles  and  Gospels 

For  the  Sundays  and  Festivals  of  ihe  Church  Year. 


Sundays  in  Advent. 
1  


Chrisimas  Day, 


Sun.  after  Christmas 
Isev}  Year's  Eve, 
Hew  Year's  Dat/, 
Sun.  after  Ifew  Yr, 
Epiphany, 
Sund's  after  Epiph 

3  ZZI 


Septuagesima  Sun., 
Sexagesima  Sunday, 
Quinquagesima  Sun. 
Sundays  in  Lent, 

1  Invocavit, 

2  Eeminiscere, 

3  Oculi, 

4  Laetare, 

5  Judica, 

6  Falmarum, 
Thurs.  before  EasUr 
Good  Friday, 
Easter  Sunday, 
Easter  Monday, 
Sund's  after  Easter, 

1  Quasimodogeniti 

2  Misericordias, 

3  Jubilate, 

4  Cantate, 

5  Rogate, 


Rom's  xiii,  11-14. 

XV,  4-13. 

1  Corinth,  iv,  1-5. 
Philipp'nsiv,  4-7. 
Tit.  ii,  11-14:  Isa. 

ix,2-7: 
iii,  4-7. 
Galatians  iv,  1-7. 

2  Timothy  iv.  1-8. 
Galafus  iii,  23-29. 

1  Peter  iv,  12-19. 
Isaiah  Ix,  1-6. 

Romans  xii,  1-5. 

xii,  6-16. a 

xii,  16-21.6 

xiii,  8-10. 
Coloss's  iii,  12-17. 

2  Peter  i,  16-21. 
iCor.ix,  24— X.  5. 
2   "  xi,  19— yii,  9. 

1  "      xiii,  1-13. 

2  «*  vi,  1-10. 
1  Thess'nsiv,  1-7. 
Ephesians  v,  1-9. 
Galat'nsiv,  21-31. 
HebreTvsix,  11-15. 
Philipp's  ii,  5-11. 
1  Corin.  xi,  23-32. 
Isa.lii,13— liii.l2. 
1  Corinth's  v,6-8. 
Acts  X,  34-41. 

1  John  V,  4-12. 
1  Peter  ii,  21-25. 
1    "    ii,  11-20. 

James  i,  16-21. 
i,  22-27. 


Matthew  xxi,l-9. 
Luke  xxi,  25-36. 
Matthew  xi,  2-10. 
John  i,  19-28. 
Luke  ii,  1-14. 

"     ii,  15-20. 
"    ii,  33-40. 
"     xii,  35-40. 
"  ii,21. 
Matthew  ii,  13-23. 

ii,  1-12. 

Lukeii,  41-52. 
John  ii,  1-11. 
Matthew  viii,  1-13. 
viii,  23-27. 
xiii,  24-30. 
xvii,  1-9. 
XX,  1-16. 
Lxake  viii,  4-15. 
xviii,  31-43. 

Matthew  iv,  1-11. 

XV,  21-28. 
Luke  xi,  14-28. 
John  vi,  1-15. 

viii,  46-59. 
Matthew  xxi,  1-9, 
John  xiii,  1-15. 
The  Passion  Hist. 
Mark  xvi,  1-8. 
Luke  xxiv,  13-35. 

John  XX,  19-31. 
"    X,  11-16. 
"    xvi,  16-23.  c 
"     xvi,  5-15. 
"    xvi,  2  -30.  c2 


a  End:  "men  of  low  estate." 

6  Begin:  '*  Be  not  wise  in  your  own  conceits." 

cEnd:  *'ye  shall  ask  me  notb.ing." 

cZ  Begin:  **  Verily,  verily,  I  say." 


SCRIPTUKE  LESSONS. 
Table  of  the  Epistles  and  Gospels. — Continued^ 


Ascension  Day, 
Sxin.  af  ter  Aseens'n, 
Whit-Sunday, 
Whit-Monday, 
Trinity  Sunday, 
Sun.  after  Trinity, 

1  

2  

3  


Epistles. 


Acts  i,  1-11. 

1  Peter  iv,  7-11.  e 

Actsii,  1-13. 

"   X,  42-48./ 
Komans  xi,  33-36. 

IJohn  iv,  16-21.  p 

iii,13-l<j. 
1  Peter  V,  6-11. 
Romans  viii,  18-23. 
I  Peter  iii,  8-15. /i 
Romaus  vi,  3-11. 

vi,  19-23. 
viii,  12-17. 
1  Corinth.  X,  6- 13. 

xii,l-ll. 
"      XV,  1-10. 
*\     iii,  4-11. 
Gralatlansiii,  15-22. 

V,  16-24. 
"  V,  25— vi,  10. 
Ephes'ns  iii,  13-21. 

iv,  1-6. 
1  Corinth'us  i,  4-9. 
Ephes'ns  iv,  22-28. 

V, 15-21. 
vi,  10-17. 
Philippians  i,  3-11. 

iii,  17-21. 
Colossians  i,  9-14. 

1  Thess.  iv,  13-18. 

2  Peter  iii,  3-14,  or 
2  Thess.  i,  3-10. 

1  Thess.  v,  1-11. 


INtark  xvi,  14-20. 
John  XV,  26— xvi,  4. 

"   xiv,  23-31. 

'*  iii,  16-21. 

♦*  iii,  1-15. 

Luke  xvi,  19-31. 
"     xiv,  16-24. 
"     XV,  1-10. 
"     Vi,  36-42. 
**     V,  1-11. 
Matthew  v,  20-26. 
Mark  viii,  1-9. 
Matthew  vii,  15-23. 
Luke  xvi,  1-9. 
"     xix,  41-48. 
xviii,  9-14. 
Mark  vii,  31-37. 
Luke  X,  23-37. 

xvii,  11-19. 
Matthew  vi,  24-34. 
Luke  vii,  11-17- 
xiv,  1-11. 
Matt,  xxii,  34-46. 
ix,  1-8. 
xxii.  1-14. 
John  iv,  46-54.  i 
Matt,  xviii,  2.3-35. 
xxii,  15-22. 
ix,  18-26. 
xxiv,  15-28. 
XXV,  31-46. 

XXV,  1-13. 


e  Begin:  " Be  ye  therefore  sober." 
/End:  "in  the  name  of  the  Lord." 
g  Begin  :  "  God  is  love." 

h  End  :  "sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your  hearts." 
i  Begm:  ''And  there  vv^aa  a  certain  nobleman." 


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THE  CATECHISM. 


PART  I. 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. 

THE  FIRST  COMMANDMENT. 

I  am  the  Lord  thy  God.  Thou  shalt  have  no  other 
gods  before  Me. 

[Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image, 
or  any  likeness  of  anything  that  is  in  heaven  above, 
or  that  is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  wa- 
ter under  the  earth  ;  thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thy- 
self to  them,  nor  serve  them ;  for  I  the  Lord  thy  God 
am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers 
upon  the  children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  genera- 
tion of  them  that  hate  Me;  and  showing  mercy  unto 
thousands  of  them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  my  com- 
mandments.] 

What  is  meant  hy  this  Commandment  ? 

Answer.  We  should  fear,  love,  and  trust  in  God 
above  all  things. 

THE  SECOND  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  thy  God 
in  vain ;  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that 
taketh  His  Name  in  vain. 

What  is  meant  hy  this  Commandment  f 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
curse,  swear,  conjure,  lie,  or  deceive,  by  His  Name, 
but  call  upon  Him  in  every  time  of  need,  and  wor- 
ship Him  with  prayer,  praise,  and  thanksgiving. 

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THE  CATECHISM. 


THE  THIRD  COMMANDMENT. 

Remember  the  Sabbath-day,  to  keep  it  holy. 

[Six  days  shalt  thou  labor,  and  do  all  thy  work  ; 
but  the  seventh  day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy 
God :  in  it  thou  shalt  not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy 
son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man-servant,  nor  thy 
maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger  that 
is  within  thy  gates :  for  in  six  days  the  Lord  made 
heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day,  wherefore  the  Lord 
blessed  the  Sabbath  day,  and  hallowed  it.] 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
despise  His  Word  and  the  preacliing  of  the  Gospel, 
but  deem  it  holy,  and  willingly  hear  and  learn  it. 

THE  FOURTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother,  that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God 
giveth  thee. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
despise  nor  displease  our  parents  and  superiors,  but 
honor,  serve,  obey,  love,  and  esteem  them. 

THE  FIFTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to  do 
our  neighbor  any  bodily  harm  or  injury,  but  rather 
assist  and  comfort  him  in  danger  and  want. 

THE  SIXTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  to  be 
chaste  and  pure  in  our  words  and  deeds,  each  one 
also  loving  and  honoring  his  wife  or  her  husband. 


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THE  CATECHISM. 


THE  SEVENTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  Shalt  not  steal. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
rob  our  neighbor  of  his  money  or  property,  nor 
bring  it  into  our  possession  by  unfair  dealing  or 
fraudulent  means,  but  rather  assist  him  to  improve 
and  protect  it. 

THE  EIGHTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy 
neighbor. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  de- 
ceitfully to  belie,  betray,  slander,  nor  raise  injurious 
reports  against  our  neighbor,  but  apologize  for  him, 
speak  well  of  him  and  put  the  most  charitable  con- 
struction oa  all  his  actions. 

THE  NINTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  house. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment? 

Ans.  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
desire  by  craftiness  to  gain  possession  of  our  neigh- 
bor's inheritance  or  home,  or  to  obtain  it  under  the 
pretext  of  a  legal  right,  but  be  ready  to  assist  and 
serve  "him  in  the  preservation  of  his  own. 

THE  TENTH  COMMANDMENT. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbor's  wife,  nor  his 
man-servant,  nor  his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his 
ass,  nor  anything  that  is  thy  neighbor's. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Commandment  ? 

Ans,  We  should  so  fear  and  love  God  as  not  to 
alienate  our  neighbor's  wife  from  him,  entice  away 
his  servants,  nor  let  loose  his  cattle,  but  use  our  en- 
deavors that  they  may  remain  and  discharge  their 
duty  to  him. 


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What  does  God  declare  concerning  all  these  Command' 
ments  ? 

Ans.  He  says:  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous 
God,  visiting  the  iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and  fourth  generation  of 
them  that  hate  Me ;  and  showing  mercy  unto  thou- 
sands  of  them  that  love  Me  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

What  is  meant  by  this  declaration  f 
Ans.  God  threatens  to  punish  all  those  who  trans- 

fress  these  commandments.  We  should,  therefore, 
read  His  displeasure,  and  not  act  contrary  to  these 
commandments.  But  He  promises  grace  and  every 
blessing  to  all  who  keep  them.  We  should,  there- 
fore, love  and  trust  in  Him,  and  cheerfully  do  what 
He  has  commanded  us. 


PART  II. 


THE  CREED. 

FIRST  ARTICLE. — OF  CREATION. 

I  believe  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of 
heaven  and  earth. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  f 

Ans.  I  believe  that  God  has  created  me  and  all 
that  exists ;  that  He  has  given  and  still  preserves  to 
me  my  body  and  soul  with  all  my  limbs  and  senses, 
my  reason  and  all  the  faculties  of  my  mind,  together 
with  my  raiment,  food,  home,  and  family,  and  all 
my  property ;  that  He  daily  provides  me  abundantly 
with  all  the  necessaries  of  life,  protects  me  from  all 
danger,  and  preserves  me  and  guards  me  against  all 
evil ;  all  which  He  does  out  of  pure,  paternal,  and 
divine  goodness  and  mercy,  without  any  merit  or 
worthiness  in  me ;  for  all  which  I  am  in  duty  bound 
to  thank,  praise,  serve,  and  obey  Him.  This  is  most 
certainly  true. 


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SECOND  ARTICLE. — OF  REDEMPTION. 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  who 
■was  conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  born  of  the  Virgin 
Mary ;  suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  was  crucified, 
dead,  and  buried ;  He  descended  into  hell ;  the  third 
day  He  rose  again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into 
heaven,  and  sitteth  on  the  right  hand  of  God  the 
Father  Almighty ;  from  thence  He  shall  come  to 
judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  ? 

Ans.  I  believe  that  Jesus  Christ,  true  God,  begot- 
ten of  the  Father  from  eternity,  and  also  true  man, 
born  of  the  Virgin  Mary,  is  my  Lord ;  who  has  re- 
deemed  me,  a  lost»and  condemned  creature,  secured 
and  delivered  me  from  all  sins,  from  death,  and 
from  the  power  of  the  devil,  not  with  silver  and 
gold,  but  with  His  holy  and  precious  blood,  and  with 
His  innocent  sufferings  and  death ;  in  order  that  I 
might  be  His,  live  under  Him  in  His  kingdom,  and 
serve  Him  in  everlasting  righteousness,  innocence, 
and  blessedness ;  even  as  He  is  risen  from  the  dead, 
and  lives  and  reigns  to  all  eternity.  This  is  most 
certainly  true. 

THIRD  ARTICLE. — OF  SANCTIFICATION. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  the  holy  Christian 
Church,  the  Communion  of  Saints ;  the  Forgiveness 
of  sins ;  the  Resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  the  Life 
everlasting.  Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Article  f 

Ans.  I  believe  that  I  cannot  by  my  own  reason  or 
strength  believe  in  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord,  or  come 
to  Him ;  but  the  Holy  Ghost  has  called  me  through 
the  Gospel,  enlightened  me  by  His  gifts,  and  sancti- 
fied and  preserved  me  in  the  true  faith ;  in  like  man- 
ner as  He  calls,  gathers,  enlightens,  and  sanctifies 
the  whole  Christian  Church  on  earth,  and  preserves 
it  in  union  with  Jesus  Christ  in  the  true  faith ;  in 
which  Christian  Church  He  daily  forgives  abundantly 
all  my  sins,  and  the  sins  of  all  believers,  and  will 
raise  up  me  and  all  the  dead  at  the  last  day,  and  will 
grant  everlasting  life  to  me  and  to  all  who  believe  in 
Christ.  This  is  most  certainly  true. 


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PART  III. 


THE  LOED'S  PRAYER. 

INTRODUCTION. 

Our  Father  Who  art  in  heaven. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Introduction  f 

Ans.  God  would  thereby  affectionately  encourage 
us  to  believe  that  He  is  truly  our  Father,  and  that 
we  are  His  children  indeed,  so  that  we  may  call  upon 
Him  with  all  cheerfulness  and  confidence,  even  as 
beloved  children  entreat  their  affectionate  parent. 

FIRST  PETITION. 

Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  f 

Ans.  The  Name  of  God  is  indeed  holy  in  itself; 
but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that  it  may  be  hallowed 
also  by  us. 

ITow  is  this  effected  ? 

Ans,  When  the  Word  of  God  is  taught  in  its  truth 
and  purity,  and  we,  as  the  children  of  God,  lead  holy 
lives,  in  accordance  with  it ;  to  this  may  our  blessed 
Father  in  heaven  help  us !  But  whoever  teaches 
and  lives  otherwise  than  as  God's  Word  prescribes, 
profanes  the  Name  of  God  among  us ;  from  this  pre^ 
serve  us,  Heavenly  Father ! ' 

SECOND  PETITION. 

Thy  kingdom  come. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Ans.  The  kingdom  of  God  comes  indeed  of  itself, 
without  our  prayer ;  but  we  pray  in  this  petition  that 
it  may  come  unto  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected  ? 

Ans.  When  our  Heavenly  Father  gives  us  His 
Holy  Spirit,  so  that  by  His  grace  we  believe  His 
holy  Word,  and  live  a  godly  life  here  on  earth,  and 
in  heaven  for  ever. 


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THIED  PETITIO^^. 

Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven. 
What  is  meant  hy  this  Pet  it  ion  f 

Ans.  The  good  and  gracious  will  of  God  is  done  in- 
deed without  our  prayer ;  but  we  pray  in  this  peti- 
tion that  it  may  be  done  by  us  also. 

When  is  this  effected? 

Ans.  "When  God  frustrates  ana  brings  to  naught " 
every  evil  counsel  and  purpose,  which  would  hinder 
us  from  hallowing  the  Name  of  God,  and  prevent 
His  kingdom  from  coining  to  us,  such  as  the  will  of 
the  devil,  of  the  world,  and  of  our  own  flesh  ;  and 
when  He  strengthens  us,  and  keeps  us  steadfast  in 
His  Word,  and  in  the  faith,  even  unto  our  end.  This 
is  His  gracious  and  good  will. 

FOURTH  PETITION. 

Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  f 

Ans.  God  gives  indeed  without  our  prayer  even  to 
the  wicked  also  their  daily  bread;  but  we  pray  in 
this  petition  that  He  would  make  us  sensible  of  His 
benefits,  and  enable  us  to  receive  our  daily  bread 
with  thanksgiving. 

What  is  implied  in  the  words:    our  daily  bread'''' ? 

■  Ans.  All  things  that  pertain  to  the  wants  and  the 
support  of  this  present  life ;  such  as  food,  raiment, 
money,  goods,  house  and  Ihnd,  and  other  property ; 
a  believing  spouse  and  good  children ;  trustworthy 
servants  and  faithful  magistrates ;  favorable  seasons, 
peace  and  health ;  education  and  honor ;  true  friends, 
good  neighbors,  and  the  like. 

FIFTH  PETITION. 

And  forgive  us  our  trespasses,  as  we  forgive  those 
who  trespass  against  us. 

What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Ans.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  that  our  Heavenly 
Father  wotild  not  regard  our  sins,  nor  deny  us  our 
requests  on  account  of  them ;  for  we  are  not  worthy 


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of  anythinf]^  for  which  we  pray,  and  have  not  merit- 
edit  ;  but  that  He  would  grant  us  all  things  through 
grace,  although  we  daily  commit  much  sin,  and  de- 
serve chastisement  alone.  We  will  therefore,  on  our 
part,  both  heartily  forgive,  and  also  readily  do  good 
to  those  who  may  injure  or  offend  us. 

SIXTH  PETITION. 

And  lead  us  not  into  temptation. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition  f 

Ans.  God  indeed  tempts  no  one  to  sin ;  but  we  pray 
in  this  petition  that  God  would  so  guard  and  pre- 
serve us,  that  the  devil,  the  world,  and  our  own 
flesh,  may  not  deceive  us,  nor  lead  us  into  error  and 
unbelief,  despair,  and  other  great  and  shameful  sins; 
and  that,  though  we  may  be  thus  tempted,  we  may, 
nevertheless,  finally  prevail  and  gain  the  victory. 


SEVENTH  PETITION. 

But  deliver  us  from  evil. 
What  is  meant  by  this  Petition? 

Ans.  We  pray  in  this  petition,  as  in  a  summary, 
that  our  Heavenly  Father  would  deliver  us  from  all 
manner  of  evil,  whether  it  affect  the  body  or  soul, 
property  or  character,  and,  at  last,  when  the  hour 
of  death  shall  arrive,  grant  us  a  happy  end,  and  gra- 
ciously take  us  from  this  world  of  sorrow  to  Him- 
self in  heaven. 


CONCLUSION. 

For  Thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.  Amen. 

What  is  meant  by  the  word  ^^Amen  "  f 

Ans.  That  I  should  be  assured  that  such  petitions 
are  acceptable  to  our  Heavenly  Father,  and  are  heard 
by  Him ;  for  He  Himself  has  commanded  us  to  pray 
in  this  manner,  and  has  promised  that  He  will  hear 
us.  Amen,  Amen,  that  is,  Yea,  yea,  it  shall  be  so. 


THE  CATECHISM. 


PART  IV. 


THE  SACRAMENT  OF  HOLY  BAPTISM. 

I.  What  is  Baptism  9 

Ans,  Baptism  is  not  simply  water,  but  it  is  the 
water  comprehended  in  God's  command,  and  con- 
nected with  God's  Word. 

What  is  thai  Word  of  God  f 

Ans.  It  is  that  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake, 
as  it  is  recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Matthew, verse 
19 ;  "Go  ye,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
Holy  Ghost." 

II.  What  gifts  or  benefits  does  Baptism  confer  f 

Ans.  It  worketh  forgiveness  of  sins,  delivers  from 
death  and  the  devil,  and  confers  everlasting  salva- 
tion on  all  who  believe,  as  the  Word  and  promise  of 
God  declare. 

What  are  such  words  and  promises  of  Godf 

Ans.  Those  which  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  spake,  as 
they  are  recorded  in  the  last  chapter  of  Mark,  verse 
16:  "He  that  believeth  and  is  baptized,  shall  be 
saved ;  but  he  that  believeth  not,  shall  be  damned." 

III.  How  can  water  produce  such  great  effects? 

Ans.  It  is  not  the  water  indeed  that  produces  these 
effects,  but  the  Word  of  God  which  accompanies  and 
is  connected  with  the  water,  and  our  faith,  which 
relies  on  the  Word  of  God  connected  with  the  water. 
For  the  water,  without  the  Word  of  God,  is  simply 
water  and  no  Baptism.  But  when  connected  with 
the  Word  of  God,  it  is  a  baptism,  that  is,  a  gracious 
water  of  life,  a  "  washing  of  regeneration"  in  the 
Holy  Ghost ;  as  St.  Paul  says  to  Titus,  in  the  third 
chapter,  verses  5-8:  "  According  to  His  mercy  He 
saved  us,  by  the  washing  of  regeneration,  and  re- 
newing of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  which  He  shed  on  us 
abundantly  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour;  that 
being  justified  by  His  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs 
according  to  the  hope  of  eternal  life.  This  is  a  faith- 
ful saying." 


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IV.  What  does  such  baptism  with  water  signify  f 

Ans.  It  signifies  that  the  old  Adam  in  us  is  to  be 
drowned  and  destroyed  by  daily  sorrow  and  repent- 
ance, together  with  all  sins  and  evil  lusts;  and  that 
again  the  new  man  should  daily  come  forth  and 
rise,  that  shall  live  in  the  presence  of  God  in  right- 
eousness and  purity  forever 

Where  is  it  so  written  f 

Ans.  St.  Paul,  in  the  Epistle  to  the  Eomans,  chap- 
ter 6,  verse  4,  says:  "We  are  buried  with  Christ  by 
Baptism  into  death ;  that  like  as  He  was  raised  up 
^rom  the  dead  by  the  glory  of  the  Father,  even  so  w« 
also  should  walk  in  newness  of  life." 


OF  CONFESSION. 
What  is  Confession  ? 

Ans.  Confession  consists  .of  two  parts:  the  one  is, 
that  we  confess  our  sins ;  the  other,  that  we  receive 
absolution  or  forgiveness  through  the  pastor  as  of 
God  himself,  in  no  wise  doubting,  but  firmly  believ- 
ing that  our  sins  are  thus  forgiven  before  God  in 
heaven. 

What  sins  ought  we  to  confess  ? 

Ans.  In  the  presence  of  God  we  should  acknowl- 
edge ourselves  guilty  of  all  manner  of  sins,  even  of 
those  which  we  do  not  ourselves  perceive;  as  we  do 
in  the  Lord's  Prayer.  But  in  the  presence  of  the 
pastor  we  should  confess  those  sins  alone  of  which 
we  have  knowledge,  and  which  we  feel  in  our  hearts. 

Which  are  these  f 

Ans.  Here  reflect  in  your  condition,  according  to 
the  Ten  Commandments,  namely  :  Whether  you  are 
a  father  or  mother,  a  son  or  daughter,  a  master  or 
mistress,  a  manservant  or  maidservant — whether 
you  have  been  disobedient,  unfaithful,  slothful — 
whether  you  have  injured  any  one  by  words  or  ac- 
tions— whether  you  have  stolen,  neglected,  or  wasted 
aught,  or  done  other  evil. 


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PART  V. 


THE  SACEAMENT  OF  THE  ALTAR, 

OR,  THE  lord's  SUPPER. 

i7 hat  is  the  Sacrament  of  the  Altar  ? 

Ans.  It  is  the  true  Body  and  Blood  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  under  the  bread  and  wine,  given  unto 
us  Christians  to  eat  and  to  drink,  as  it  was  instituted 
by  Christ  Himself. 

Where  is  it  so  luritten  ? 

Ans.  The  Holy  Evangelists,  Matthew,  Mark,  and 
Luke,  together  with  St.  Paul,  write  thus : 

"  Our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  the  same  night  in  which 
He  was  betrayed,  took  bread:  and  when  He  had 
given  thanks,  He  brake  it,  and  gave  it  to  the  disci- 
ples, and  said.  Take,  eat ;  this  is  my  Body,  which  is 
given  for  you:  this  do,  in  remembrance  of  Me. 

"  After  the  same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup, 
when  He  had  supped,  gdve  thanks,  and  gave  it  to 
them,  saying.  Drink  ye  all  of  it :  this  cup  is  the  new 
testament  in  my  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  you,  for 
the  remission  of  sins :  this  do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink 
it,  in  remembrance  of  Me." 

What  benefits  are  derived  from  such  eating  and  drinJc- 
ingf 

Ans.  They  are  pointed  out  in  these  words:  "given 
and  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  Namely, 
through  these  words,  the  remission  of  sins,  life  and 
salvation  are  granted  unto  us  in  the  Sacrament.  For 
where  there  is  remission  of  sins,  there  are  also  life 
and  salvation. 

How  can  the  bodily  eating  and  drinking  produce  such 
great  effects  ? 
Ans.  The  eating  and  the  drinking,  indeed,  do  not 
produce  them,  but  the  words  which  stand  here, 
namely :  "  given,  and  shed  for  you,  for  the  remission 
of  sins."  These  words  are,  besides  the  bodily  eating 
and  drinking,  the  chief  things  in  the  Sacrament: 
and  he  who  believes  the  words,  has  that  which  they 
declare  and  set  forth,  namely,  the  remission  of  sins. 


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Who  is  it,  then,  that  receives  this  Sacrament  worthily* 
Ans.  Fasting  and  bodily  preparation  are  indeed  a 
good  external  discipline ;  but  he  is  truly  worthy  and 
well  prepared  who  believes  these  words,  "given  and 
shed  for  you,  for  the  remission  of  sins."  But  he  who 
does  not  believe  these  words,  or  who  doubts,  is  un- 
worthy and  unfit ;  for  the  words :  "  for  you,"  require 
truly  believing  hearts. 


MORNING  AND  EVENING  PRAYER. 

"    \In  the  Morning,  when  thou  risest,  thou  shali  say  : 

In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.  Amen. 

\  Then^  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apos- 
tles' Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
^  Then  thou  shalt  say  this  Prayer  : 
I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  protected 
me  through  the  night  from  all  danger  and  harm ; 
and  I  beseech  Thee  to  preserve  and  keep  me  this 
day  also,  from  all  sin  and  evil;  that  in  all  my 
thoughts,  words,  and  deeds,  I  may  serve  and  please 
Thee.   Into  Thy  hands  I  commend  my  body  and 
soul,  and  all  that  is  mine.   Let  Thy  holy  angel  have 
charge  concerning  me,  that  the  wicked  one  have  no 
power  over  me.  Amen. 

^  In  the  livening,  when  thou  goest  to  bed,  thou  shalt  say: 
In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of 
the  Holy  Ghost.  ,  Amen. 

■  f  Then,  kneeling  or  standing,  thou  shalt  say  the  Apos- 
tles' Creed  and  the  Lord's  Prayer, 
f  Then  thou  shalt  say  this  Prayer  : 
I  give  thanks  unto  Thee,  Heavenly  Father,  through 
Jesus  Christ  Thy  dear  Son,  that  Thou  hast  this  day 
so  graciously  protected  me,  and  I  beseech  Thee  to 
forgive  me  all  my  sins,  and  the  wrong  which  I  have 
done,  and  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  me  from  all 
the  perils  and  dangers  of  this  night.  Into  Thy  hands 
I  commend  my  body  and  soul,  and  all  that  is  mine. 
Let  Thy  holy  angel  have  charge  concerning  me,  that, 
the  wicked  one  have  no  power  over  me.  Amen, 


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GRACE  BEFORE  MEAT. 

^  Before  meaty  the  members  of  the  family  surrounding 
the  table  reverently  and  with  folded  hands^  there  ^ 
shall  be  said : 
The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  Thee,  O  Lord :  and  Thou 

givest  them  their  meat  in  due  season.   Thou  ope  nest 

Thine  hand,  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of  every  living 

thing. 

^  Then  shall  he  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and  after  that 
this  Fray er: 

O  Lord  God,  Heavenly  Father,  hless  unto  us  these 
Thy  gifts,  which  of  Thy  tender  kindness  Thou  hast 
bestowed  upon  ns,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

THANKS  AFTER  MEAT. 

^  After  meat,  reverently  and  with  folded  hands,  shall 
be  said : 

0  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good :  for 
His  mercy  endureth  for  ever.  He  giveth  food  to  all 
flesh ;  He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food,  and  to  the 
young  ravens  which  cry.  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure 
in  them  that  fear  Him :  in  those  that  hope  in  His 
mercy. 

^  then  shall  be  said  the  Lord's  Prayer,  and- after  that 
this  Prayer : 

We  give  thanks  to  Thee,  O  God  our  Father,  for  all 
Thy  benefits,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  Who 
with  Thee  iiveth  and  reigneth,  for  ever  and  ever. 
Amen. 


TABLE  OF  DUTIES. 

Or,  certain  passages  of  the  Scriptures,  selected  for  va- 
rious orders  and  conditions  of  men,  wherein  their 
respective  duties  are  set  forth. 

BISHOPS,  PASTORS,  AND  PREACHERS. 

A  bishop  must  be  blameless,  the  husband  of  one 
wife,  vigilant,  sober,  of  good  behavior,  given  to  hos- 
pitality, apt  to  teach ;  not  given  to  wine,  no  striker, 
not  greedy  of  filthy  lucre ;  but  patient,  not  a  brawl- 
er, not  covetous ;  one  that  ruleth  well  his  own  house, 


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having  his  children  in  subjection  with  all  gravity ; 
not  a  novice,  but  holding  fast  the  faithful  word  as 
he  hath  been  taught,  that  he  may  be  able  by  sound 
doctrine  both  to  exhort  and  to  convince  the  gain- 
sayers.— 1  Tim.  3:2-6;  Tit.  1 :  9. 

MAGISTRATES. 

Let  every  soul  be  subject  unto  the  higher  powers. 
For  there  is  no  power  but  of  God ;  the  powers  that 
be  are  ordained  of  God ;  for  rulers  are  not  a  terror  to 
good  works,  but  to  the  evil.  Wilt  thou  then  not  be 
afraid  of  the  power?  do  that  which  is  good,  and  thou 
shalt  have  praise  of  the  same;  for  he  is  the  minis- 
ter of  God  to  thee  for  good.  But  if  thou  do  that 
which  is  evil,  be  afraid ;  for  he  beareth  not  the  sword 
in  vain :  for  he  is  the  minister  of  God,  a  revenger  to 
execute  wrath  upon  him  that  doeth  evil. — Bom.  13 : 
1-4. 

HUSBANDS. 

Ye  husbands,  dwell  with  your  wives  according  to 
knowledge,  giving  honor  unto  the  wife,  as  unto  the 
weaker  vessel,  and  as  being  heirs  together  of  the 
grace  of  life;  that  your  prayers  be  not  hindered. — 
1  Pet.  3  :  7.  And  be  not  bitter  against  them. — Col. 
3  : 19. 

WIVES. 

Wives,  submit  yourselves  unto  your  husbands,  as 
unto  the  Lord — even  as  Sarah  obeyed  Abraham, 
calling  him  lord;  whose  daughters  ye  are,  as  long  as 
ye  do  well,  and  are  not  afraid  with  any  amazement. 
^Eph.  5  :  22 ;  1  Pei.  3  :  6. 

PARENTS. 

Ye  fathers,  provoke  not  your  children  to  wrath : 
but  bring  them  up  in  the  nurture  and  admonition  . 
of  the  Lord.— 6:4. 

CHILDREN. 

Children,  obey  your  parents  in  the  Lord :  for  this 
is  right.  Honor  thy  father  and  thy  mother;  which 
is  the  first  commandment  with  promise ;  that  it  may 
be  well  with  thee,  and  thou  mayest  live  long  on  the 
earth.— 6  : 1-3. 

MALE  AND  FEMALE  SERVANTS  AND  LABORERS. 

Servants,  be  obedient  to  them  that  are  your  mas- 
ters according  to  the  flesh,  with  fear  and  trembling, 


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in  singleness  of  your  heart,  as  unto  Christ;  not  with 
eye-service,  as  men-pleasers ;  but  as  the  servants  of 
Christ  doing  the  will  of  God  from  the  heart ;  with 
good  will  doing  service,  as  to  the  Lord,  and  not  to 
men;  knowing  that  whatsoever  good  thing  any  man 
doeth,  the  same  shall  he  receive  of  the  Lord,whether 
he  be  bond  or  free. — Eph.  6  :  5-8. 

MASTEKS  MISTRESSES. 

Ye  masters,  do  the  same  things  unto  them,  forbear- 
ing threatening :  knowing  that  your  Master  also  is 
in  heaven ;  neither  is  there  respect  of  persons  with 
Jlim.—IJph.  6  :  9. 

YOUNG  PEESONS  IK  GENERAL. 

Likewise,  ye  younger,  submit  yourself  unto  the 
elder.  Yea,  all  of  you  be  subject  one  to  another, 
and  be  clothed  with  humility :  for  God  resisteth  the 
proud,  and  giveth  grace  to  the  humble.  Humble 
yourselves  therefore  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God, 
that  He  may  exalt  you  in  due  time. — 1  JPet.  5:5,6. 

WIDOWS. 

She  that  is  a  widow  indeed,  an^.  aesoiate,  trusteth 
in  God,  and  continueth  in  supplications  and  prayers 
night  and  day;  but  she  that  liveth  in  pleasure  is 
dead  while  she  liveth. — 1  Tim.  5  :  5,  6. 

CHRISTIANS  IN  GENERAL. 

Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself.  Herein 
are  comprehended  all  the  commandments. — Bom, 
13  :  9, 10.  And  preserved  in  prayer  for  all  men.  1 
Tim.  2  : 1, 2. 


Blessed  are  they  that  do  His  Commandments. 


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CHANTS  AND  OANTIOLES. 


1  Gloria  Patri, 

GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Ghost : 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  bo, 
World  without  end.  Amen. 

2  Te  Deum  Laudamus, 

WE  praise  Thee,  O  God :  we  acknowledge  Thee 
to  be  the  Lord. 
All  the  earth  doth,  worship  Thee,  the  Father  ever- 
lasting. 

To  Thee  all  angels  cry  aloud ; 

The  heavens,  and  all  the  powers  therein. 

To  Thee,  Cherubim  and  Seraphim 
Continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth ; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles  praise  Thee. 
The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets  praise  Thee. 
The  noble  army  of  Martyrs  praise  Thee. 
Thfe  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world  doth  ac- 
knowledge Thee ; 
The  Father,  of  an  infinite  Majesty. 

Thine  adorable,  true,  and  only  Son ; 
Also  the  Holy  Ghost,  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory,  0  Christ. 
Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son  of  the  Father. 

When  thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man, 
Th^u  didst  humble  Thyself  to  be  born  of  a  virgin. 


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CHANTS  AKD  CANTICLES. 


"When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death, 
Thou  didst  open  the  kingdom  of  heaven  lo  all  be- 
lievers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God 
In  the  glory  of  the  Father. 

"We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come  to  be  our  Judge. 
We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants,  whom 
Thou  hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

JVIake  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  saints 
In  glory  everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people,  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 
Govern  them,  and  lift  them  up  forever. 

Bay  by  day  we  magnify  Thee. 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name  ever,  world  without  end. 

Youchsafe,  O  Lord,  to  keep  uslhis  day  without  sin. 
O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us;  have  mercy  upon  us. 

O  Lord,  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us,  as  our  trust  is  in 
Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted,  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. Amen. 

S  Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

GLOEY  be  to  God  on  high ; 
And  on  earth,  peace,  good  will  towards  men. 
We  praise  Thee,  w^e  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee, 
We  glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy 
great  glory. 

O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King, 

God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son  Jesus  Christ; 

O  Lord  God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 

That  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world,  receive 
our  prayer. 

Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father, 

have  mercy  upon  us. 
For  thou  only  art  Holy ;  Thou  only  art  the  Lord. 
Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  art  n^ost 

high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.  Amen. 

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4:  Magnificat. 

MY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord ; 
And  my  spirit  hath  rejoiced  in  God  my  Sa- 
viour. 
For  He  hath  regarded 
The  low  estate  of  His  handmaiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth 

All  generations  shall  call  me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  done  to  me  great  things, 
and  holy  is  His  Name ; 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him,  from  gen- 
eration to  generation. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm ; 

He  hath  scattered  the  proud  in  the  imagination  of 

their  hearts. 
He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seats, 
And  exalted  them  of  low  degree. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things, 

And  the  rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  hath  holpen  His  servant  Israel  in  remembrance 

of  His  mercy ; 
As  He  spake  to  our  fathers,  to  Abraham,  and  to 

His  seed,  for  ever. 


5       Venite  Exnltenms  Domino. 

OH,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord : 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Bock  of  our 
salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  presence  with  thanksgiving. 
And  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God, 

And  a  great  King  above  all  gods. 

In  His  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth; 

The  strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it ; 
And  His  hands  formed  the  dry  land. 
Oh,  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down ; 
Let  us  kneel  before  the  Lord  our  Maker. 


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CHANTS  AND  CANTICLES. 


For  He  is  our  God ; 

And  we  are  the  people  of  His  pasture,  and  the  sheep 

of  His  hand. 
Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord : 
Let  us  make  a  joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  salvation. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 

Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
world  without  end.  Amen. 


MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands, 
Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness ; 
Come  before  His  presence  with  singing. 
Know  ye  that  the  Lord,  He  is  God : 
It  is  He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves. 
We  are  His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 
Enter  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving, 
And  into  His  courts  with  praise : 
Be  thankful  unto  Him,  and  bless  His  Name. 
For  the  Lord  is  good,  His  mercy  is  everlasting. 
And  His  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 


OSING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song, 
For  He  hath  done  marvellous  things. 
His  right  hand,  and  His  holy  arm, 
Hath  gotten  Hin\  the  victory. 
The  Lord  hath  made  known  His  salvation : 
His  righteousness  hath  He  openly  showed  in  the 

sight  of  the  heathen. 
He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  His  truth  to- 
wards the  house  of  Israel ; 
And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the  salvation 
of  our  God. 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth; 
Make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice  and  sing  praises. 
Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp, 
With  the  harp  and  the  voice  of  a  psalm. 
Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands ; 
Let  the  hills  be  joyful  together  before  the  Lord : 
For  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth  ; 
With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world,  and 
the  people  with  equity. 


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Jubilate  Deo. 


Oantate  Domino, 


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8  Bonum  est  Oonfiteri. 

IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord : 
And  to  sing  praises  unto  Thy  name,  O  Most  High; 

To  show  forth  Thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning, 
And  Thy  faithfulness  every  night; 

Upon  an  instrument  often  strings,  and  upon  the 
lute ; 

Upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy 
work, 

And  I  vrill  triumph  in  the  works  of  Thy  hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
World  without  end.  Amen. 


Dens  Misereatur. 

GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us, 
And  cause  His  face  to  shine  upon  us.  ^ 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth, 
Thy  saying  health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  0  God : 
Let  all  the  people  praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase, 
And  God,  even  our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

God  shall  bless  us, 

And  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall  fear  Him. 


10        Benedic  Anima  mea. 

BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul ; 
And  all  that  is  within  me,  bless  His  holy  Name. 

Bless  the  Lord,  O'my  soul, 
And  forget  not  all  His  benefits. 

Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities ; 
Who  healeth  all  thy  diseases. 


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6  CHANTS  AND  CANTICLES. 

Who  redeemetli  thy  life  from  destruction  ; 
Who  crowneth  thee  with  loving-kindness  and  tender 
mercies, 

Bless  the  Lord,  ye  His  angels  that  excel  in  strength, 
That  do  His  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the 
voice  of  His  Word. 

Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  ; 

Ye  ministers  of  His  that  do  His  pleasure. 

Bless  the  Lord,  all  His  works,  in  all  places  of  His 

dominion : 
Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son,  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall 
be,  world  without  end.  Amen. 

11  Benedictus. 

BLESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel ; 
For  He  hath  visited  and  redeemed  His  people; 

And  hath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us. 
In  the  house  of  His  servant  David ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  Prophets, 
Which  have  been  since  the  world  began : 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies. 

And  from  the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us : 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  fathers, 

And  to  remember  His  holy  covenant : 

The  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  father  Abraham, 

That  He  would  grant  unto  us : 

That  we,  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our 

enemies, 
Might  serve  Him  without  fear, 
In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him, 
All  the  days  of  our  life. 
Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Holy  Ghost: 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be, 
World  without  end.  Amen. 


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HYMNS  AND  CAROLS. 


WOKSHIP. 

12 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy: 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone, 
He  can  create,  and  He  destroy, 

2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 

Made  us  of  clay,  and  formed  us  men ; 
And  when  like  wandering  sheep  we  strayed, 
He  brought  us  to  His  fold  again. 

3  We  are  His  people,  we  His  care, 

Our  souls  and  all  our  mortal  frame ; 
What  lasting  honors  shall  we  rear, 
Almighty  Maker,  to  Thy  Name? 

4  We'll  crowd  Thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise; 
And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 
Shall  fill  Thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 

5  Wide  as  the  world  is  Thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  Thy  Love ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  Thy  truth  must  stand, 
When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

13 

PRAISE  the  Lord !  ye  heavens,  adore  Him ; 
Praise  Him,  angels,  in  the  height; 
Sun  and  moon,  rejoice  before  Hlni ; 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  and  light. 

2  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  hath  spoken, 
Worlds  His  mighty  voice  obeyed ; 
Laws,  which  never  shall  be  broken, 
For  their  guidance  He  hath  made. 

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WORSHIP. 


3  Praise  the  Lord !  for  He  is  glorious ; 

Never  shall  His  promise  fail ; 
God  hath  made  His  grace  victorious, 
Sin  and  death  shall  not  prevail. 

4  Praise  the  God  of  our  salvation ; 

Hosts  on  high,  His  power  proclaim; 
Heaven  and  earth,  and  all  creation, 
Laud  and  magnify  His  Name  I 


MIGHTY  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee, 
May  a  mortal  lisp  Thy  Name? 
Lord  of  men  as  well  as  angels, 
Thou  art  every  creature's  theme. 

2  Lord  of  every  land  and  nation, 

Ancient  of  eternal  days ! 
Sounded  through  the  wide  creation 
Be  Thy  just  and  lawful  praise. 

3  For  the  grandeur  of  Thy  nature, 

Grand  beyond  a  seraph's  thought; 
For  created  works  of  power, 
Works  with  skill  and  kindness  wrought. 

4  But  Thy  rich,  Thy  free  Redemption, 

Dark  through  brightness  all  along — 
Thought  is  poor,  and  poor  expression : 
Who  dare  sing  that  awful  song  1 

5  From  the  highest  throne  in  glory 

To  the  Cross  of  deejDest  woe! 
All  to  ransom  guilty  captives  I 
Flow  my  praise,  forever  flow. 

OH,  what  praises  shall  we  render 
To  the  Lord  who  reigns  above, 
For  His  mercies,  constant,  tender. 

For  His  condescending  love  I 
Though  we  often  have  offended, 

And  transgressed  His  holy  will, 
Still  has  He  our  souls  befriended ; 
We  may  call  Him  Father  still. 
2  Heavenly  Father,  Thou  hast  taught  us 
Thus  to  seek  Thee  in  our  youth; 
Hitherto  Thy  grace  hath  brought  us. 
Lead  us  onward  in  Thy  truth. 


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WORSHIP. 


We  are  weak,  do  Thou  uphold  us, 
And  from  every  snare  defend ; 

Let  Thy  mighty  arms  enfold  us, 
Save  us,  keej)  us,  to  the  end. 

3  Oh,  our  Father,  great  and  glorious! 

Draw  our  youthful  hearts  to  Thee; 
Let  Thy  grace  be  there  victorious, 

Let  Thy  love  our  portion  be. 
May  we  know  Thy  great  salvation, 

Serve  and  love  Thee  all  our  days; 
Then  in  heaven,  Thy  habitation, 

Join  to  sing  Thine  endless  praise. 


LORD,  with  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee, 
For  the  bliss  Thy  love  bestows, 
For  the  pardoning  grace  that  saves  me, 

And  the  peace  that  from  it  flows. 
Help,  O  God,  my  weak  endeavor; 

This  dull  soul  to  rapture  raise : 
Thou  must  light  the  flame,  or  never 
Can  my  love  be  warmed  to  praise. 

2  Praise,  my  soul,  the  God  that  sought  thee, 

Wretched  wanderer,  far  astray  ; 
Found  thee  lost,  and  kindly  brought  thee 

From  the  paths  of  death  away. 
Praise,  with  love's  devoutest  feeling. 

Him  who  saw  thy  guilt-born  fear, 
And  the  light  of  hope  revealing, 

Bade  the  blood-stained  Cross  appear. 

3  Lord,  this  bosom's  ardent  feeling 

Vainly  would  my  lips  express: 
Low  before  Thy  footstool  kneeling, 

Deign  Thy  suppliant's  prayer  to  bless. 
Let  Thy  grace,  my  soul's  chief  treasure. 

Love's  pure  flame  within  me  raise: 
And,  since  words  can  never  measure, 

Let  my  life  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

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COME,  sound  His  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  singl 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 

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WORSHIP. 


2  He  formed  the  deeps  nnkno-wn ; 

He  gave  the  seas  their  bounds; 
The  wat'ry  worlds  are  all  His  own, 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 

3  Come,  worship  at  His  throne ; 

Come,  bow  before  the  Lord; 
"We  are  His  works  and  not  our  own, 
He  formed  us  by  His  word. 

4  To-day  attend  His  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  His  rod ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  His  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God ! 

Doxology. 
To  God  the  Father,  Son, 

And  Spirit,  One  in  Three, 
Be  glory,  as  it  was,  is  now. 

And  shall  forever  be. 


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0 BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  His  Name, 
Whose  favors  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 

Nor  let  His  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness, 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'T  is  He  forgives  thy  sins  j 

'T  is  He  relieves  thy  pain ; 
'T  is  He  that  heals  thy  sicknesses. 
And  gives  thee  strength  again. 

4  He  crowns  thy  life  with  Love, 

When  ransomed  from  the  grave ; 
He  that  redeemed  my  soul  from  death 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 

5  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 

He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  His  truth  and  grace 
By  His  beloved  Son. 


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HOLY  FATHER,  great  Creator, 
Source  of  Mercy,  love,  and  peace, 
Look  upon  the  Mediator, 

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WORSHIP. 


6 


Clothe  us  with  His  righteousness  ; 

Heavenly  Father, 
Through  the  Saviour  hear  and  bless. 

2  Holy  Jesus,  Lord  of  Glory, 

Whom  angelic  hosts  proclaim, 
While  we  hear  Thy  wondrous  story. 
Meet  and  worship  in  Thy  name, 

Dear  Redeemer, 
In  our  hearts  Thy  peace  proclaim. 

3  Holy  Spirit,  Sanctifier, 

Come  with  unction  from  above, 
Raise  our  hearts  to  raptures  higher, 
Fill  them  with  the  Saviour's  love ; 

Source  of  comfort, 
Cheer  us  with  the  Saviour's  love. 

4  God  the  Lord,  through  every  nation. 

Let  Thy  wondrous  mercies  shine  ; 
In  the  song  of  Thy  salvation 
Every  tongue  and  race  combine ; 

Great  Jehovah, 
Form  our  hearts  and  make  them  Thine. 

20  For  Infant  Classes, 

HUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee : 
In  Thy  mercy,  O  receive  us  I 
Suffer  us  Thy  lambs  to  be. 
Chorus. — Halleluia,  sweetly  singing, 

Joyful  tribute  now  we  bring. 
Halleluia,  Halleluia! 
Halleluia,  to  our  King. 
2  Gracious  Saviour,  be  Thou  with  us; 
Let  Thy  mercy  richly  flow : 
Give  Thy  Spirit,  blessed  Jesus ! 
Light  and  life  on  us  bestow. 
Chorus. — Halleluia,  sweetly  singing,  etc. 

21.         Alleluia  J  dulce  carmen. 

ALLELUIA  !  best  and  sweetest 
Of  the  hymns  of  praise  above! 
Alleluia !  thou  repeatest, 
Angel  host,  these  notes  of  love. 

This  ye  utter, 
While  your  golden  harps  ye  move. 


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WORSHIP. 


2  Alleluia !  Church  victorious, 

Join  the  concert  of  the  sky! 
Alleluia!  bright  and  glorious, 
Lift,  ye  saints,  this  strain  on  high  ! 

We,  poor  exiles, 
Join  not  yet  your  melody. 

3  Alleluia  1  strains  of  gladness 

Suit  not  souls  with  anguish  torn: 
Alleluia!  sounds  of  sadness 
Best  become  our  state  forlorn  : 

Our  offences 
We  with  bitter  tears  must  mourn. 

4  But  our  earnest  supplication, 

Holy  God,  we  raise  to  Thee: 
Visit  us  with  Thy  salvation, 
Make  us  all  Thy  joys  to  seel 

Alleluia ! 
Ours  at  length  this  strain  shall  be. 


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FATHER,  though  Thy  Name  be  holy, 
High  and  lifted  up  Thy  throne, 
Still,  Thou  stoopest  to  the  lowly, 
And  wilt  such  with  favor  own. 

Heavenly  Father, 
Let  us  worship  Thee  alone. 

2  Heaven  itself  cannot  contain  Thee, 

Bright  and  glorious  as  Thou  art ; 
Yet  a  little  child  may  claim  Thee 
As  a  dweller  in  his  heart. 

Heavenly  Father, 
Let  me  not  from  Thee  depart ! 

3  With  Thy  gracious  presence  cheer  me, 

Keep  me  in  Thy  perfect  love; 
All  my  journey  be  Thou  near  me, 
Bring  me  to  Thy  home  above. 

Heavenly  Father, 
May  I  all  Thy  fulness  prove ! 


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ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

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WOESHIP. 


7 


2  Hail  Him,  ye  heirs  of  David's  line, 

Whom  David  Lord  did  call ; 
The  God  incarnate,  Man  divine: 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Let  every  kindred,  every  tribe, 

On  this  terrestrial  ball, 
To  Him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 

4  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng 

We  at  His  feet  may  fall ; 
We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  Him  Lord  of  all. 


t^4:  Nun  danket  alle  Goit. 

NOW  thank  we  all  our  God, 
With  heart  and  hands  and  voices, 
Who  wondrous  things  hath  done, 

In  whom, His  earth  rejoices ; 
Who  from  our  mother's  arms 
Hath  blessed  us  on  our  way 
With  countless  gifts  of  love. 
And  still  is  ours  to-day. 

2  O  may  this  bounteous  God, 

Through  all  our  life  be  near  us, 
With  ever  joyful  hearts. 

And  blessed  peace  to  cheer  us ; 
And  keep  us  in  His  grace, 

And  guide  us  when  perplexed, 
And  free  us  from  all  ills, 

In  this  world  and  the  next. 

3  All  praise  and  thanks  to  God 

The  Father,  now  be  given. 
The  Son  and  Him  who  reigns 

With  them  in  highest  heaven ; 
The  One  eternal  God, 

Whom  earth  and  heaven  adore ; 
For  thus  it  was,  is  now, 

And  shall  be  evermore  I 


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GLOHYto  God  on  high! 
Let  earth  to  heaven  reply, 
Praise  ye  His  name ! 

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8 


WOESHIP. 


His  love  and  grace  adore, 
Who  all  our  sorrows  bore ; 
Sing  aloud  evermore, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb ! " 

2  They  who  surround  the  throne 
Cheerfully  join  in  one, 
Praising  His  Name ! 

We  who  have  felt  His  blood 
Sealing  our  peace  with  God, 
Sound  His  dear  Name  abroad, 
"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 

3  Join,  all  ye  ransomed  race. 
Our  Lord  and  God  to  bless, 
Praise  ye  His  Name ! 

On  Him  we  fix  our  choice. 
In  Him  we  will  rejoice, 
Shouting  with  heart  and  voice, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb ! " 

4  Soon  we  shall  reach  the  place 
Where  we  shall  never  cease 
Praising  His  Name. 

Then  richer  songs  we'll  bring, 
Hail  Him  our  gracious  King, 
And  thus  for  ever  sing, 
"Worthy  the  Lamb!" 


WE  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jesus,  to  bring 
The  breathings  of  love  'mid  the  blossoms 
of  Spring ; 

Our  Maker,  Eedeemer,  we  gratefully  raise 

Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy  praise. 

2  When  stooping  to  earth  from  the  brightness  of 

Heaven, 

Thy  blood  for  our  ransom  so  freely  was  given, 
Thou  deignedstto  listen  while  children  adored, 
With  joyjful  Hosannas,  the  bless'd  of  the  Lord. 

3  Those  arms,  which  embraced  little  children  of  old, 
Still  love  to  encircle  the  lambs  of  the  fold ; 

That  grace  which  inviteth  the  wandering  home, 
Hath  never  forbidden  the  youngest  to  come. 
■4  Hosanna!  Hosanna!  Great  Teacher !  we  raise 
Our  hearts  and  our  voices  in  hymning  Thy  praise 
For  precept  and  promise  so  graciously  given, 
For  blessings  of  earth,  and  glories  of  heaven. 


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WORSHIP. 


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27  Schonster  Herr  Jesu. 

/  T)EAUTIFUL  Saviour !  King  of  creation ! 

Jj   Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man ! 
Truly  I'd  love  Thee,  Truly  I'd  serve  Thee, 
Light  of  my  soul,  say  Joy,  my  Crown. 

2  Fair  are  the  meadows,  fairer  the  woodlands, 

Robed  in  flowers  of  blooming  Spring ; 
Jesus  is  fairer,  Jesus  is  purer ; 
He  makes  our  sorrowing  spirit  sing. 

3  Fair  is  the  sunshine,  fairer  the  moonlight 

And  the  sparkling  stars  on  high  ; 
Jesus  shines  brighter,  Jesus  shines  purer, 
Than  all  the  angels  in  the  sky. 

4  Beautiful  Saviour!  Lord  of  the  nations! 

Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man ! 
Glory  and  honor,  praise,  adoration, 
Now  and  for  evermore  be  Thine  I 

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HOLY,  holy,  holy  Lord! 
Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 
Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail! 

2  Though  unworthy.  Lord,  Thine  ear  ) 
Deign  our  humble  songs  to  hear. 
Purer  praise  we  hope  to  bring, 
When  around  Thy  throne  we  sing. 

3  There  no  tongue  shall  silent  be ; 
All  shall  join  in  harmony  ; 

That  through  heaven's  capacious  round 
Praise  to  Thee  may  ever  sound. 

4  Lord,  Thy  mercies  never  fail : 
Hail,  celestial  Goodness,  hail ! 
Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord ! 

Be  Thy  glorious  Name  adored. 

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THE  strain  upraise  of  joy  and  praise.  Alleluia, 
2  To  the  glory  of  their  King 
Shall  the  ransomed  people  sing,  Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

S  And  the  choirs  that  dwell  on  high 

Shall  re-echo  through  the  sky,  Alleluia,  Alleluia. 


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WOESHIP. 


4  They  through  the  fields  of  Paradise  that  roam, 
The  blessed  ones,  repeat  thTough  that  bright 

home,  Alleluia,  Alleluia. 

5  The  planets  glittering  on  their  heavenly  way. 
The  shining  constellations,  join  and  say,  Alle- 
luia, Alleluia. 

6  Ye  clouds,  that  onward  sweep, 

Ye  vinds,  on  pinions  light, 
Ye  thunders,  echoing  loud  and  deep, 

Ye  lightnings,  wildly  bright, 
In  sweet  consent  unite  your  Alleluia. 

7  Ye  floods  and  ocean  billows, 

Ye  storms  and  winter  snow, 
Ye  days  of  cloudless  beauty, 

Hoar-frost  ana  summer  glow, 
Ye  groves  that  wave  in  spring, 

And  glorious  forests,  sing,  Alleluia, 

8  First  let  the  birds,  with  painted  plumage  gay, 
Exalt  their  great  Creator's  praise,  and  say.  Alle- 
luia, Alleluia. 

9  Then  let  the  beasts  of  the  earth  with  varying 

strain, 

Join  in  Creation's  Hymn,  and  cry  again,  Alleluia, 
Alleluia. 

10  Here  let  the  mountains  thunder  forth  sonorous, 

Alleluia. 

There  let  the  valleys  sing  in  gentler  chorus,  Al- 
leluia. 

11  Thou  jubilant  abyss  of  ocean  cry,  Alleluia. 

Ye  tracts  of  earth  and  continents  reply,  Alleluia. 

12  To  God,  who  all  creation  made. 

The  frequent  hymn  be  duly  paid,  Alleluia,  Alle- 
luia. 

13  This  is  the  strain,  the  eternal  strain,  the  Lord  of 

all  things  loves :  Alleluia. 
This  is  the  song,  the  heavenly  song,  that  Christ 
Himself  approves :  Alleluia. 

14  "Wherefore  we  sing,  both  heart  and  voice  awak- 

ing, Alleluia.  ^ 
And  children's  voices  echo,  answer  making.  Al- 
leluia. 

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15  Now  from  all  men  be  outpoured 
Alleluia  to  the  Lord ; 

With  Alleluia  evermore 
The  Son  and  Spirit  we  adore. 

16  Praise  be  done  to  the  Three  in  One. 
Alleluia!  Alleluia!  Alleluia! 

Alleluia!  Amen. 


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ODAY  of  rest  and  gladness ! 
O  day  of  joy  and  light ! 
O  balm  of  care  and  sadness, 

Most  beautiful,  most  bright, 
On  Thee  the  high  and  lowly. 

Through  ages  j  oined  in  tune, 
Sing,  holy,  holy,  holy, 
To  God  the  great  Triune. 

2  On  Thee,  at  the  creation, 

The  light  first  had  its  birth ; 
On  Thee,  for  our  salvation, 

Christ  rose  from  depths  of  earth  ; 
On  Thee,  ouf  Lord,  victorious, 

The  Spirit  sent  from  heaven ; 
And  thus  on  Thee,  most  glorious, 

A  triple  light  was  given. 

3  To-day,  on  weary  nations, 

The  heavenly  manna  falls  ; 
To  holy  convocations 

The  silver  trumpet  calls. 
Where  gospel  light  is  glowing 

With  pure  and  radiant  beams, 
And  living  water  fl  owing. 

With  soul-refreshing  streams. 

4  New  graces  ever  gaining 

From  this  one  day  of  rest. 
We  reach  the  Rest  remaining 

To  spirits  of  the  blest ; 
To  Holy  Ghost  be  praises, 

To  Father  and  to  Son, 
The  Church  her  voice  upraises 

To  Thee,  blest  Three  in  .One. 

IN  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  assembling, 
We  Thy  children  now  draw  near ; 
Teach  us  to  rejoice  with  trembling; 

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Speak,  and  let  Thy  servants  hear, 

Hear  with  meekness, 
Hear  Thy  Word  with  godly  fear. 

2  While  our  days  on  earth  are  lengthened, 

Help  us  give  them,  Lord,  to  Thee ; 
In  Thy  service  hourly  strengthened, 
May  we  never  weary  be, 

Till  Thy  glory 
In  the  world  of  light  we  see. 

3  Then  in  worship  purer,  sweeter, 

Thee  Thy  children  will  adore. 
Tasting  joys  far  higher,  greater 
Than  were  e'er  conceived  before. 

Praising,  serving 
Thee,  our  God,  for  evermore. 


LOED,  by  Thee  in  safety  borne 
To  another  Sunday  morn, 
Ouce  again  our  pilgrim  feet 
In  Thy  peaceful  temple  meet. 
As  we  pass  the  hallowed  porch, 

From  our  hearts  the  world  exclude, 
On  the  quiet  of  Thy  Church 
Let  no  earth-born  thought  intrude, 

2  Banish  roving  fancies  far ; 
Tune  afresh  the  souls  that  jar; 
Let  the  day  its  influence  shed, 
Till  the  coming  week  be  fled. 
We  must  answer  for  to-day, 

For  its  service  and  its  rest ; 
Give  us  grace  to  praise  and  pray, 

Grace  to  love  Thee,  and  be  blest. 

Zeige  Dich  iins  ohne  HulU, 

LORD  remove  the  veil  away, 
Let  us  see  Thyself  to-day ! 
Thou  who  earnest  from  on  high. 
For  our  sins  to  bleed  and  die. 
Help  us  now  to  cast  aside 
All  that  would  our  hearts  divide; 
With  the  Father  and  the  Son 
Let  Thy  living  Church  be  ope. 


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2  O,  from  earthly  cares  set  free, 
Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee  I 
May  our  cares  and  conflicts  cease 
In  the  calm  of  Sabbath  peace, 
That  Thy  people  hero  below 
Something  of  the  bliss  may  know, 
Something  of  the  rest  and  love 
In  the  Sabbath  home  above  I 

3  Lord,  Thy  sinful  child  prepare 
For  a  place  and  portion  there ! 
Give  my  soul  the  spotless  dress 
Of  Thy  perfect  Righteousness: 
Then  at  length,  a  welcome  guest, 
I  shall  enter  to  the  feast, 
Earthly  cares  and  sorrows  o'er, 
Joys  to  last  for  evermore. 

S4: 

BLEST  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright, 
The  first  and  best  of  days ; 
The  laborer's  rest,  the  saint's  delight. 
The  day  of  prayer  and  praise ! 

My  Saviour's  face  made  thee  to  shine, 

His  rising  did  thee  raise ; 
This  made  thee  heavenly  and  divine 
Beyond  the  common  days. 

The  first  fruits  oft  a  hlessing  prove 

To  all  the  sheaves  behind ; 
And  they  that  do  a  Sabbath  love, 
A  happy  week  shall  find. 

This  day  must  T  'fore  God  appear, 

For,  Lord,  the  day  is  Thine ; 
O  let  me  spend  it  in  Thy  fear. 
Then  shall  the  day  be  mine. 


ASSEMBLED  in  our  school  once  more, 
O  Lord,  Thy  blessing  we  implore. 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray  ; 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  Thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  Thee  ascends, 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends; 
And  when  we  in  Thy  house  appear, 
Help  us  to  worship  in  Thy  fear. 

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14 


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3  When  we  on  earth,  shall  meet  no  more, 
May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 
And  praise  Thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 
Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

S6 

SAFELY  through  another  week, 
God  has  brought  us  on  our  way : 
Let  us  now  a  blessing  seek, 

Waiting  in  His  courts  to-day ; 
Day  of  all  the  week  the  best, 
Emblem  of  eternal  rest. 

2  Mercies  multiplied  each  hour 

Through  the  week,  our  praise  demand; 
Guarded  by  Thy  mighty  power, 

Fed  and  guided  by  Thy  hand; 
Though  ungrateful  we  have  been. 
Only  made  returns  of  sin. 

3  While  we  pray  for  pardoning  grace, 

Through  the  dear  Redeemer's  name, 
ShoTT  Thy  reconciling  face, 

Take  away  our  sin  and  shame  : 
From  our  worldly  cares  set  free. 
May  we  rest  this  day  in  Thee. 

4  Here  we're  come,  Thy  Name  to  praise ; 

Let  us  feel  Thy  presence  near : 
May  Thy  glory  meet  our  eyes, 

While  we  in  Thy  house  appear : 
Here  afford  us,  Lord,  a  taste 
Of  our  everlasting  feast. 

5  May  the  Gospel's  joyful  sound 

Conquer  sinners,  comfort  saints; 
Make  the  fruits  of  grace  abound, 

Bring  relief  for  all  complaints. 
Thus  may  all  our  Sabbaths  prove, 
Till  we  ioin  the  Church  above. 

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H ALLELUIA !  Lord,  our  voices 
Else  in  choral  strains  to  Thee. 
Son  of  man.  Thy  Church  rejoices 
In  her  weekly  jubilee  I 


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2  Halleluia !  mercy  beaming 

Lights  the  path  that  leads  to  God ; 
Herald-lips,  Divinely  teeming, 
Publish  blessings  bought  with  blood. 

3  Halleluia !  Saviour  hear  us; 

Downward  send  Thy  quickening  Dovo; 
May  His  silver  pinions  bear  us 
To  the  realms  of  rest  and  love. 

38  Herr  Jesu  Christy  Dich  zu  iins  wend, 

IORD  Jesus  Christ,  be  present  now ! 
^   And  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  bow 
All  hearts  in  love  and  fear  to-day, 
To  hear  the  truth  and  keep  Thy  way. 

2  Open  our  lips  to  sing  Thy  praise, 
Our  hearts  in  true  devotion  raise, 
Strengthen  our  faith,  increase  our  light, 
That  we  may  know  Thy  Name  aright : 

3  Until  we  join  the  host  that  cry 

"  Ploly  art  Thou,  O  Lord  most  High !"  ♦ 
And  'mid  the  light  of  that  blest  place 
Shall  gaze  upon  Thee  face  to  face, 

4  Glory  to  God,  the  Father,  Son, 
And  Holy  Spirit,  Three  in  One  I 
To  Thee,  O  blessed  Trinity, 

Be  praise  throughout  eternity ! 

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SHEPHERD  offender  youth, 
Guiding  in  love  and  truth 
Through  devious  ways ; 
Christ,  our  triumphant  King, 
We  come  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
And  here  our  children  bring, 
To  join  Thy  praise. 

2  Thou  art  our  holy  Lord, 
O  all-subduing  Word, 

Healer  of  strife : 
Thou  didst  Thyself  abase, 
That  from  sin's  deep  disgrace 
Thou  mightest  save  our  race, 
And  give  us  life. 


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3  O  wisdom's  great  High  Priest! 
Thou  hast  prepared  the  feast 

Of  holy  love; 
And  in  our  mortal  pain 
None  calls  on  Thee  in  vain ; 
Help  Thou  dost  not  disdain, 

Help  from  above. 

4  Ever  be  near  our  side, 

Our  Shepherd  and  our  Guide, 

Our  staff  and  song : 
Jesus,  Thou  Christ  of  God, 
By  Thine  enduring  Word, 
Lead  us  where  Thou  hast  trod ; 

Make  our  faith  strong. 

5  So  now,  and  till  we  die, 
Sound  we  Thy  praises  high, 

And  joyful  sing : 
Let  all  the  holy  throng 
Who  to  Thy  Church  belong, 
Unite  and  swell  the  song 
•  To  Christ  our  Eling ! 

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THIS  is  the  day  of  light : 
Let  there  be  light  to-day : 
O  Payspring,  rise  upon  our  night, 
And  chase  its  gloom  away. 

2  This  is  the  day  of  rest : 

Our  failing  strength  renew ! 
On  weary  brain  and  troubled  breast 
Shed  Thou  Thy  freshening  dew. 

3  This  is  the  day  of  peace : 

Thy  peace  o  ir  spirits  fill ; 
Bid  Thou  all  ill  and  discord  cease, 
The  waves  of  strife  be  still. 

4  This  is  the  day  of  prayer : 

Let  earth  and  heaven  draw  near ; 
Lift  up  our  hearts  to  seek  Thee  there; 
Come  down  to  meet  us  here. 

5  This  is  the  first  of  days : 

Send  forth  Thy  quickening  breath, 
And  wake  dead  souls  to  love  and  praise, 
O  Vanquisher  of  death  ! 


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CLOSIlSrG  HYMNS 

LORD,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace  I 
Let  us  each,  Thy  Love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace. 

O  refresh  us, 
Travelling  through  this  wilderness. 
2  Thanks  we  give  and  adoration 
For  Thy  Gospel's  joyful  sound. 
May  the  fruits  of  Thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound: 

May  Thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found. 
So,  whene'er  the  signal's  given 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away, 
Borne  on  angels'  wings  to  heaven, 
Glad  the  summons  to  obey. 

May  we,  ready, 
Bise  and  reign  in  endless  day. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing,  l^ord,  bestow ; 
The  power  is  Thine  alone 
To  make  it  spring  and  grow : 
Do  Thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise,  , 
And  Thou  alone  shalt  have  the  praise. 

2  To  Thee  our  wants  are  known, 
From  Thee  are  all  our  powers, 

Accept  what  is  Thine  own, 
And  pardon  what  is  ours: 
Our  praises.  Lord,  and  prayers  receive, 
And  to  Thy  Word  a  blessing  give. 

3  O  grant  that  each  of  us, 
Who  meet  before  Thee  here, 

May  meet  together  thus. 
When  Thou  and  Thine  appear, 
And  follow  Thee  to  heaven  our  home ; 
Even  so,  Amen,  Lord  Jesus  come ! 

4:3     Ach  bleib  mit  Deiner  Gnade, 

ABIDE  with  us,  our  Saviour, 
Nor  let  Thy  mercy  cease ; 
From  Satan's  might  defend  us, 
And  grant  our  souls  release. 

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2  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Sustain  us  by  Thy  Word ; 
That  we  with  all  Thy  people 
To  life  may  be  restored. 

3  Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour, 

Thou  Light  of  endless  light; 
Increase  to  us  Thy  blessings,  . 
And  save  us  by  Thy  might. 

4  To  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Eternal  One  and  Three, 
As  was,  and  is  for  ever. 
All  praise  and  glory  be. 


i 


FOE,  a  season  called  to  part. 
Let  us  now  ourselves  commend 
To  the  gracious  eye  and  heart 
Of  our  ever-present  Friend. 

2  Jesus,  hear  our  humble  prayer : 

Tender  Shepherd  of  Thy  sheep. 
Let  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  care 
All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

3  What  we  each  have  now  been  taught, 

Let  our  memories  retain : 
May  we,  if  we  live,  be  brought 
Hereto  meet  in  peace  again, 

4  Then,  if  Thou  instruction  bless. 

Songs  of  praises  shall  be  given; 
We'll  our  thankfulness  express, 
Here  on  earth,  and  when  in  heaven. 

Doxology, 

Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise ; 

As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 
Glory  through  eternal  days. 

HEAVENLY  Father,  send  Thy  blessing 
On  Thy  children  gathered  here, 
May  they  all,  Thy  Name  confessing, 
Be  to  Thee  for  ever  dear. 

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2  May  they  be  like  Joseph,  loving, 
Dutiful,  and  chaste,  and  pure; 
And  their  faith,  like  David,  proving, 
Steadfast  unto  death  endure. 
8  Holy  Saviour,  Who  in  meekness 
Didst  vouchsafe  a  child  to  be, 
Guide  their  steps  and  help  their  weakness, 
Bless  and  make  them  like  to  Thee, 
4  Spread  Thy  golden  pinions  o'er  them, 
Holy  Spirit,  from  above  ; 
Guide  them,  lead  them,  go  before  them, 
Give  them  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 
6  Temples  of  the  Holy  Spirit, 

May  they  with  Thy  glory  shine, 
And  immortal  bliss  inherit, 
And  for  evermore  be  Thine. 

MOKNIXG. 

4:6 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 
Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  joyful  rise 
To  pay  thy  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Wake  and  lift  up  thyself,  my  heart, 
And  with  the  angels  bear  thy  part. 
Who  all  night  long  unwearied  sing 
High  praise  to  the  eternal  King. 

3  All  praise  to  Thee,  who  safe  hast  kept, 
And  hast  refreshed  me  w^hile  I  slept: 
Grant,  Lord,  when  I  from  death  shall  wake, 
I  may  of  endless  life  partake  I 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  Thee  renew ; 
Disperse  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 
Guard  my  first  springs  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  Thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

5  Direct,  control,  suggest,  this  day. 
All  I  design,  or  do,  or  say ; 

That  all  my  powers,  with  all  their  might, 
In  Thy  sole  glory  may  unite. 

6  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


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EVENING. 


4:t  Jam  Lucis  or  to  Sidere. 

NOW  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright, 
Once  more  to  God  we  pray, 
That  He,  the  uncreated  Light, 
May  guide  our  souls  this  day. 

2  No  sinful  word,  no  deed  of  wrong, 

Nor  thoughts  that  idly  rove ; 
But  simple  truth  be  on  our  tongue. 
And  in  our  hearts  be  love. 

3  And  while  the  hours  in  order  flow, 

O  Christ,  securely  fence 
Our  gates  beleaguered  by  the  foe, 
The  gate  of  every  sense. 

4  And  grant  that  to  Thine  honor,  Lord, 

Our  daily  toil  may  tend : 
That  we  begin  it  at  Thy  word. 
And  in  Thy  favor  end. 

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Loht  den  Herrn  I  Die  Morgen-Sonne, 

PRAISE  the  Lord !   The  sun  of  morning 
Wakes  the  slumbering  plains  again ; 
All  the  earth  to  life  returning 
Lifts  to  God  a  joyful  strain. 
2  Praise  the  Lord !   The  dewy  flowers 
Bloom  the  praises  of  the  King ; 
Heights,  and  fields,  and  leafy  bowers 

King  with  gladdest  carolling. 
Praise  the  Lord !   From  hills  and  mountains 

Sounds  aloud  the  thankful  lay. 
Stir,  my  soul,  thy  nobler  fountains, 
Bless  the  Lord  for  newborn  day. 


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EVENING. 

ALL  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light : 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  Thine  own  Almighty  wings! 
2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  Thy  dear  Son, 
The  ill  that  I  this  day  have  done  : 
That  with  the  world,  myself,  and  Thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

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3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave  as  little  as  my  bed ; 

To  die,  that  this  vile  body  may 
Bise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  O  when  shall  I,  in  endless  day, 
Forever  chase  dark  sleep  away, 
And  hymns  divine  with  angels  sing 
In  endless  praise  to  Thee,  my  King  ? 

5  Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below ; 
Praise  Him,  above,  ye  heavenly  host; 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 


ABIDE  with  me !  fast  falls  the  eventide ; 
The  darkness  deepens:  Lord,  with  me  abide! 
When  other  helpers  fail,  and  comforts  flee, 
Help  of  the  helpless,  O  abide  with  me  I 

2  Swift  to  its  close  ebbs  out  life's  little  day ; 
Earth's  joys  grow  dim,  its  glories  pass  away; 
Change  and  decay  in  all  around  I  see ; 

O  Thou  who  changest  not,  abide  with  me ! 

3  Not  a  brief  glance  I  beg,  a  passing  word. 

But  as  Thou  dwell'st  with  Thy  disciples,  Lord, 
Familiar,  condescending,  patient,  free, 
Come,  not  to  sojourn,  but  abide  with  me. 

4  Come  not  in  terrors  as  the  King  of  kings, 

Be  kind  and  good,  with  healing  on  Thy  wings ; 
Tears  for  all  woes,  a  heart  for  every  plea ; 

0  Friend  of  sinners,  thus  abide  with  me ! 

5  Thou  on  my  head  in  early  youth  didst  smile. 
And,  though  rebellious  and  perverse  meanwhile. 
Thou  hast  not  left  me  oft  as  I  left  Thee : 

On  to  the  close,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me  i 

6  I  need  Thy  presence  every  passing  hour: 

What  but  Thy  grace  can  foil  the  tempter's  power? 
Who  like  Thyself  my  guide  and  stay  can  be  ? 
Through  cloud  and  sunshine,  O  abide  with  me  ! 

7  I  fear  no  foe,  with  Thee  at  hand  to  bless : 
Ills  have  no  weight,  and  tears  no  bitterness. 
Where  is  death's  sting?  where,  grave,  thy  victory  7 

1  triumph  still,  if  Thou  abide  with  me  I 


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22 


EVENING. 


8  Hold  Thou  Thy  Cross  before  my  closing  eyes, 
Shine  through  the  gloom,  and  point  me  to  the 
skies: 

Heaven's  morning  breaks,  and  earth's  yain  sha- 
dows flee ; 

Tn  life,  in  death,  O  Lord,  abide  with  me ! 

51 

"VTOW  the  day  is  over, 

1  \    Night  is  drawing  nigh, 
ShadoM's  of  the  evening 
Steal  across  the  sky. 

2  Now  the  darkness  gathers, 

Stars  begin  to  peep, 
Birds,  and  beasts,  and  flowers 
Soon  will  be  asleep. 

3  Jesus,  give  the  weary 

Calm  and  sweet  repose. 
With  Thy  tenderest  blessing 
May  my  eyelids  close. 

4  Through  the  long  night  watches 

May^Thine  Angels  spread 
Their  white  wings  above  me, 

Watching  round  my  bed. 
6  When  the  morning  wakens, 

Then  may  I  arise 
Pure  and  fresh  and  sinless 

In  Thy  Holy  Eyes. 
6  Glory  to  the  Father, 

Glorv  to  the  Son, 
And  to  Thee,  blest  Spirit, 

Whilst  all  ages  run.  Amen, 

52  An  InfanVs  Prayer. 

JESUS,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me; 
Bless  Thy  little  Jamb  to-night; 
Through  the  darkness  be  Thou  near  me ; 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light, 
Keep  me  safe  till  morning  light. 
2  All  this  day  Thy  hand  has  led  me, 
And  I  thank  Thee  for  Thy  care ; 
Thou  hast  warmed  me,  clothed  and  fed  me, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer, 
Listen  to  my  evening  prayer. 


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ADVENT. 


3  May  my  sins  be  all  forgiven ; 

Bless  the  friends  I  love  so  well ; 
Take  us,  Lord,  at  last,  to  heaven, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell, 
Happy  there  with  Thee  to  dwell. 


SUN  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear, 
It  is  not  night  if  Thou  be  near ; 
O  may  no  earth-born  cloud  arise 
To  hide  Thee  from  Thy  servant's  eyes. 

2  When  the  soft  dews  of  kindly  sleep 
My  wearied  eyelids  gently  steep, 

Be  my  last  thought,  how  sweet  to  rest 
For  ever  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

3  Abide  with  me  from  morn  till  eve. 
For  without  Thee  I  cannot  live, 
Abide  with  me  when  night  is  nigh. 
For  without  Thee  I  dare  not  die. 

4  If  some  poor  wandering  child  of  Thine 
Has  spurned  to-day  the  voice  divine. 
Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begin  ; 
Let  him  no  more  lie  down  in  sin. 

6  Watch  by  the  sick ;  enrich  the  poor 
With  blessings  from  Thy  boundless  store ; 
Be  every  mourner's  sleep  to-night. 
Like  infant's  slumbers,  pure  and  light. 

6  Come  near  and  bless  us  when  we  wake, 
Ere  through  the  world  our  way  we  take ; 
Till  in  the  ocean  of  Thy  love 
We  lose  ourselves  in  Heaven  above. 

THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 
I  ADVENT. 

COME,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus, 
Born  to  set  Thy  people  free ; 
From  our  fears  and  sins  release  us. 

Let  us  find  our  rest  in  Thee. 
Israel's  Strength  and  Consolation, 
Hope  of  all  the  earth  Thou  art* 
Dear  Desire  of  every  nation, 
Joy  of  every  longing  heart. 


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24 


THE  CHUECH  YEAR: 


2  Born  Thy  people  to  deliver ; 

Born  a  child,  yet  God  our  King ; 
Born  to  reign  in  us  for  ever, 

Now  Thy  gracious  kingdom  bring. 
By  Thine  own  eternal  Spirit, 

Eule  in  all  our  hearts  alone ; 
By  Thine  all-sufficient  merit, 

Eaise  us  to  Thy  glorious  throne. 


55  Jordanis  or  as  prcevia, 

ON  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry 
Announces  that  the  Lord  is  nigh: 
Come  then  and  hearken,  for  he  brings 
jrlad  tidings  from  the  King  of  kings. 

2  Then  cleansed  be  every  breast  from  sin, 
Make  straight  the  way  for  God  within, 
And  let  us  all  our  hearts  prepare 

For  Christ  to  come  and  enter  there. 

3  For  Thou  art  our  Salvation,  Lord, 
Our  Eefuge  and  our  great  Eeward. 
Without  Thy  grace  our  life  must  fade, 
And  wither  like  a  flower  decayed. 

4  Stretch  forth  Thy  hand,  to  health  restore 
,      And  make  us  rise  to  fall  no  more : 

Once  more  upon  Thy  people  shine, 
And  fill  the  world  with  love  divine. 

5  To  Him  who  left  the  throne  of  heaven 
To  save  mankind,  all  praise  be  given: 
Like  praise  be  to  the  Father  done, 
And  Holy  Spirit  Three  in  One. 

56 

HAEK,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes, 
The  Saviour  promised  long ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  Him  the  Spirit,  largely  poured, 

Exerts  His  sacred  fire ; 
Wisdom  and  might,  and  zeal  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes  the  prisoners  to  release, 

In  Satan's  bondage  held : 
The  gates  of  brass  before  Him  burst,  ^ 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

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ADVENT. 


4  He  comes  from  thickest  films  of  vice 

To  clear  the  mental  ray, 
And  on  the  eyeballs  of  the  blind, 
To  pour  celestial  day. 

5  He  comes  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 

The  bleeding  soul  to  cure, 
And  with  the  treasures  of  His  grace, 
To  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

6  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  Peace  I 

Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim ; 
And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  Thy  beloved  Name. 

57  En  clara  vox  redarguit. 

HARK !  an  awful  voice  is  sounding : 
"  Christ  is  nigh !  "  it  seems  to  say ; 
"  Cast  away  the  dreams  of  darkness, 
O  ye  children  of  the  day 

2  Startled  at  the  solemn  warning, 

Let  the  earth-bound  soul  arise; 
Christ,  her  Sun,  all  sloth  dispelling. 
Shines  upon  the  morning  skies. 

3  Lo,  the  Lamb,  so  long  expected. 

Comes  with  pardon  down  from  heaveru 
Let  us  haste,  with  tears  of  sorrow. 
One  and  all,  to  be  forgiven. 

4  So,  when  next  He  comes  with  glory, 

Wrapping  all  the  earth  in  fear. 
With  His  mercy  He  may  shield  us, 
And  with  words  of  love  draw  near. 

58  Wie  soli  ich  Dich  empfangen, 

OHOW  shall  I  receive  Thee, 
How  greet  Thee,  Lord,  aright? 
All  nations  long  to  see  Thee, 

My  hope,  my  heart's  delight! 
O  kindle.  Lord,  most  holy, . 

Thy  lamp  within  my  breast. 
To  do  in  spirit  lowly 
All  that  may  please  Thee  best. 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


2  Thy  Zion  palms  is  strewing, 

And  branches  fresh  and  fair; 
My  heart,  its  power  renewing, 

An  anthem  shall  prepare. 
My  soul  puts  off  her  sadness 

Thy  glories  to  proclaim ; 
"With  all  her  strength  and  gladness 

She  fain  would  serve  Thy  Name. 

3  Love  caused  Thy  Incarnation, 

Love  brought  Thee  down  to  me. 
Thy  thirst  for  my  salvation 

Procured  my  liberty. 
O  Love  beyond  all  telling, 

That  led  Thee  to  embrace, 
In  love  all  love  excelling. 

Our  lost  and  fallen  race ! 

4  Rejoice  then,  ye  sad-hearted, 

Who  sit  in  deepest  gloom, 
Who  mourn  o'er  joys  departed, 

And  tremble  at  your  doom : 
He  who  alone  can  cheer  you. 

Is  standing  at  the  door ; 
He  brings  His  pity  near  you, 

And  bids  you  weep  no  more. 


Ermuniert  euch^  ihr  Frommen, 

REJOICE,  all  ye  believers, 
And  let  your  lights  appear 
The  evening  is  advancing, 

And  darker  night  is  near. 
The  Bridegroom  is  arising, 

And  soon  He  draweth  nigh. 
Up !  pray,  and  watch,  and  wrestle  ] 
At  midnight  comes  the  cry ! 

2  The  watchers  on  the  mountain 

Proclaim  the  Bridegroom  near; 
Go  meet  Him  as  He  cometh, 

AVith  hallelujahs  cljai 
The  marriage-feast  ie  warding, 

The  gates  wide-open  stanc  j 
Up,  up,  ye  heirs  of  glory , 

The  Bridegroom  is  at  hand  I 

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ADVENT. 


27 


3  Our  Hope  and  Expectation, 

O  Jesus,  now  appear; 
Arise,  Thou  Sun  so  longed  for, 

O'er  this  benighted  sphere  ! 
With  hearts  and  hands  uplifted, 

We  plead,  O  Lord,  to  see 
The  day  of  earth's  redemption, 

That  brings  us  unto  Thee ! 


Thanksgiving  and  praise 

To  Jesus  belong ; 
He  comes  from  above 

Our  bliss  to  begin, 
Make  perfect  in  love, 

And  free  us  from  sin. 

2  The  old  and  the  young, 

His  people  by  choice, 
With  heart,  soul,  and  tongue. 

In  Him  may  rejoice  ; 
We  meet  Him  to-day 

Triumphantly  crowned, 
And  welcome  His  way, 

In  chorus  around. 

3  Hosanna! — that  word 

To  children  is  dear ; 
To  Jesus  our  Lord, 

We'll  echo  it  here ; 
Let  worldlings  despise, 

And  enemies  rail, 
Hosannas  shall  rise, 

Hosannas  prevail. 

4  God's  temple  shall  ring. 

While  under  His  eye, 
Hosanna  we  sing, 

For  Jesus  draws  nigh : 
Hosanna !  our  breath 

Through  life  shall  proclaim ; 
Hosanna!  in  death. 

In  glory,  the  same ! 


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COME,  let  us  raise 
Our  tribute  of  song ; 


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28  THE  CHURCH  YEAR; 


CHRISTMAS. 

HARK !  what  mean  those  holy  voices 
Sweetly  sounding  through  the  skies? 
Lo !  the  angelic  host  rejoices ; 
Heavenly  hallelujahs  rise. 

2  Listen  to  the  wondrous  story, 

Which  they  chant  in  hymns  of  joy : 
"  Glory  in  the  highest,  glory  ! 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high ! 

3  "Peace  on  earth,  good-will  from  heaven, 

Reaches  far  as  man  is  found ; 
Souls  redeemed,  and  sins  forgiven ; 
Loud  our  golden  harps  shall  sound. 

4  "  Christ  is  born,  the  great  Anointed ; 

Heaven  and  earth  His  praises  sing ! 
O  receive  whom  God  appointed 
For  your  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King. 

5  "Hasten,  mortals,  to  adore  Him ; 

Learn  His  Name,  and  taste  His  joy ; 
Till  in  heaven  ye  sing  before  Him, 
Glory  be  to  God  most  high !" 

6  Let  us  learn  the  wondrous  story 

Of  our  great  Redeemer's  birth ; 
Spread  the  brightness  of  His  glory, 
"Kll  it  covers  all  the  earth. 


62 

HARK !  the  herald-angels  sing, 
"Glory  to  the  newborn  King 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy  mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 
Joyful,  all  ye  nations,  rise, 
Join  the  triumph  of  the  skies ; 
Universal  nature  say, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day ! 
Hark!  the  herald-angels  sing, 
Glory  to  the  newborn  King. 

2  Christ,  by  highest  heaven  adored, 
Christ,  the  everlasting  Lord: 
Late  in  time  behold  Him  come, 
Offspring  of  a  virgin's  womb  I 


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CHRISTMAS. 


Veiled  in  flesh,  the  Godhead  see, 
Hail  the  incarnate  Deity! 
Pleased  as  Man  with  men  to  appear, 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel  here ! 
Hark !  etc. 

3  Hail,  the  heavenly  Prince  of  Peace, 
Hail,  the  Sun  of  Eighteousness ! 
Light  and  life  to  all  He  brings, 
Risen  with  healing  in  His  wings. 
Mild  He  lays  His  glory  by, 

Born  that  man  no  more  may  die  ; 
Born  to  raise  the  sons  of  earth  ; 
Born  to  give  them  second  birth. 
Hark !  etc. 

4  Come,  Desire  of  nations,  come, 
Fix  in  us  Thy  humble  home ; 
O,  to  all  Thyself  impart. 
Formed  in  each  believing  heart! 
Hark !  the  herald-angels  sing, 

*'  Glory  to  the  newborn  King; 
Peace  on  earth,  and  mercy *mild, 
God  and  sinners  reconciled!" 
Hark!  etc. 

63 

LIKE  silver  lamps  in  a  distant  shrine, 
The  stars  are  sparkling  bright; 
The  bells  of  the  city  of  God  ring  out. 

For  the  Son  of  Mary  was  born  to-night ; 
The  gloom  is  past,  and  the  morn  at  last 
Is  coming  with  Orient  light. 

2  Never  fell  melodies  half  so  sweet 

As  those  which  are  filling  the  skies ; 
And  never  a  palace  shone  half  so  fair 

As  the  manger  bed  where  our  Saviour  lies 
No  night  in  the  year  is  half  so  dear 

As  this  which  "has  ended  our  sighs. 

3  Now  a  new  Power  has  come  on  the  earth 

A  match  for  the  armies  of  Hell : 
A  Child  is  born  who  shall  conquer  the  foe. 

And  all  the  spirits  of  wickedness  quell: 
For  Mary's  Son  is  the  Mighty  One 

Whom  the  prophets  of  God  foretell. 


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30  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


4  The  stars  of  heaven  still  shine  as  at  first 

They  gleamed  on  this  wonderful  night: 
The  bells  of  the  city  of  God  peal  out, 

And  the  Angels'  song  still  rings  in  the  height ; 
And  love  still  turns  where  the  Godhead  burns, 

Hid  in  Flesh  from  fleshly  sight. 

5  Faith  sees  no  longer  the  stable-floor, 

The  pavement  of  Sapphire  is  there ; 
The  clear  light  of  heaven  streams  out  to  the  world ; 

And  Angels  of  God  are  crowding  the  air ; 
And  Heaven  and  earth,  through  the  spotless  Birth 

Are  at  peace  on  this  night  so  fair. 


HARK !  a  burst  of  heavenly  music 
From  a  band  of  seraphs  bright, 
Suddenly  to  earth  descending 

In  the  calm  and  silent  night ; 
To  the  shepherds  of  Judea, 

Watching  in  the  earliest  dawn, 
TiO !  they  hear  the  joyful  tidings, 
"  Jesus,  J*rince  of  Peace,  is  born !" 

Sweet  and  clear  those  angel  voices, 
Echoing  through  the  starry  sky, 
As  they  chant  the  heavenly  chorus, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high !" 

2  Slumbering  in  a  lowly  manger, 

Lies  the  mighty  Lord  of  all ; 
And  before  the  holy  Stranger 

See  the  trembling  shepherds  fall.  • 
He  has  come,  the  long  expected. 

Full  of  wisdom,  love  and  grace, 
To  redeem  His  ruined  creatures, 
To  restore  our  fallen  race. 

So  let  angels  wake  the  chorus ! 

So  let  ransomed  men  reply ! 
Chanting  the  celestial  anthem, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high !" 

3  And  this  joyful  Christmas  morning. 

Breaking  o'er  the  world  below, 
Tells  again  the  wondrous  story 

Shepherds  heard  so  long  ago. 
Who  shall  still  our  tuneful  voices, 

Who  the  tide  of  praise  shall  stem, 
Which  the  blessed  angels  taught  us, 

In  the  fields  of  Bethlehem  ? 


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CHRISTMAS. 


Hark  I  we  hear  again  the  chorus, 
Ringing  through  the  starry  sky, 

And  we  join  the  heavenly  anthem, 
"  Glory  be  to  God  on  high  !" 

65 

SILENT  night !  Holy  night ! 
All  is  calm,  all  is  bright, 
Round  yon  Virgin  Mother  and  Child  I 
Holy  Infant,  so  tender  and  mild, 
Sleep  in  heavenly  peace. 

2  Silent  night !  Holy  night ! 
Shepherds  quake  at  the  sight ! 
Glories  stream  from  Heaven,  afar, 
Heavenly  hosts  sing  Alleluia, 

Christ,  the  Saviour,  is  born ! 

3  Silent  night !  Holy  night ! 
Son  of  God,  love's  pure  light 
Radiant  beams  from  Thy  holy  Face, 
With  the  dawn  of  redeeming  grace, 

Jesus,  Lord,  at  Thy  birth. 

66 

ALL  my  heart  this  night  rejoices, 
As  I  hear, 
Far  and  near, 
Sweetest  angel  voices-; 
"  Christ  is  born,"  their  choirs  are  singing, 
Till  the  air 
Everywhere 
Now  with  joy  is  ringing. 

2  Come,  then,  let  us  hasten  yonder; 

Here  let  all, 

Great  and  small, 
Kneel  in  awe  and  wonder. 
Love  Him  who  with  love  is  yearning ; 

Hail  the  star 

That  from  far 
Bright  with  hope  is  burning. 

3  Ye  who  pine  in  weary  sadness, 

Weep  no  more, 

For  the  door 
Now  is  found  of  gladness. 
Cling  to  Him,  for  He  will  guide  you 

Where  no  cross. 

Pain  or  loss. 
Can  again  betide  you. 


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32 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR : 


4  Hither  come,  ye  poor  and  wretched, 

Kdow  His  will 

Is  to  fill 
Every  hand  outstretched  ; 
Here  are  riches  without  measure, 

Here  forget 

All  regret, 
Fill  your  hearts  with  treasure. 

5  Thee,  dear  Lord,  with  deed  I'll  cherish, 

Live  to  Thee, 

And  with  Thee 
Dying,  shall  not  perish  ; 
But  shall  dwell  with  Thee  for  ever, 

Far  on  high, 

In  the  joy 
That  can  alter  never. 

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HARK !  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing, 
Soft  through  Bethlehem's  midnight  air? 
Louder  yet,  and  louder  pealing, 
•  Angel  accents  sure  are  there. 

2  See !  a  light  from  heaven  is  streaming, 

Night  and  darkness  quit  the  plain  ; 
See !  an  angel  brightly  beaming. 
Followed  by  a  radiant  train. 

3  "  Fear  not,  shepherds !  glad  my  story, 

Tidings  of  the  greatest  joy  : 
Christ  is  born,  the  Lord  of  Glory  ! 
I  proclaim  a  Saviour  nigh." 

4  Thus  the  angel,  then  ascending. 

Seeks  again  the  realms  of  light ; 
Now  the  chorus  faintly  ending, 
All  is  silence,  all  is  night. 

OS 

H OS  ANN  A  !  Raise  the  pealing  hymn 
To  David's  Son  and  Lord  ; 
With  cherubim  and  seraphim 
Exalt  the  incarnate  Word. 

2  Hosanna!  Lord,  our  feeble  tongue 
No  lofty  strains  can  raise : 
But  Thou  wilt  not  despise  the  young. 
Who  meekly  chant  Thy  praise. 


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CHRISTMAS. 


3  Hosanna !  Master,  lo !  we  bring 

Our  offerings  to  Thy  throne ; 
Not  gold,  nor  myrrh,  nor  mortal  thing, 
But  hearts  to  be  Thine  own. 

4  Hosanna  I  Once  Thy  gracious  ear 

Approved  a  lisping  throng : 
Be  gracious  still,  and  deign  to  hear 
Our  poor  but  grateful  song. 

5  O  Saviour,  if,  redeemed  by  Thee, 

Thy  Temple  we  behold, 
Hosannas,  through  eternity, 
We'll  sing  to  harps  of  gold ! 

69 

Vom  Himmel  hoc h  da  Jcomm  ich  her. 

GOOD  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring, 
Glad  tidings  to  the  earth  they  sing: 
To  us  this  day  a  Child  is  given, 
To  crown  us  with  the  joy  of  heaven. 

2  This  is  the  Christ,  our  God  and  Lord, 
Who  in  all  need  shall  aid  afford ; 
He  will  Himself  our  Saviour  be, 
From  all  our  sins  to  set  us  free. 

3  To  us  the  blessedness  He  brings. 
Which  from  the  Father's  bounty  springs : 
That  in  the  heavenly  realm  we  'may 
With  Him  enjoy  eternal  day. 

4  All  hail,  Thou  noble  Guest,  this  morn, 
Whose  Love  did  not  the  sinner  scorn : 
In  my  distress  Thou  comest  to  me; 
What  thanks  shall  I  return  to  Thee  ? 

5  Were  earth  a  thousand  times  as  fair, 
Beset  with  gold  and  jewels  rare, 
She  yet  were  far  too  poor  to  be 

A  narrow  cradle,  Lord,  for  Thee. 

6  Ah,  dearest  Jesus,  holy  Child, 
Make  Thee  a  bed,  soft,  undefiled, 
Within  my  heart,  that  it  may  be 
A  quiet  chamber  kept  for  Thee. 

7  Praise  God  upon  His  heavenly  throne, 
Yv  ho  gave  to  us  His  only  Son : 

For  this  His  hosts,  on  joyful  wing, 
A  blest  New  Year  of  mercy  sing. 


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yO         Puer  natus  in  Bethlehem. 

A BABE  is  born  in  Bethlehem, 
Therefore  reioice,  Jerusalem. 
Hallelujah !  Hallelujah  I 

2  "Within  a  manger  He  doth  lie, 
Whose  throne  is  set  above  the  sky. 

3  Stillness  vras  all  the  manger  round, 
The  creature  its  Creator  found. 

■  4  The  wise  men  came,  led  by  the  star, 

Gold,  myrrh,  and  incense  brought  from  far. 

5  His  mother  is  the  Virgin  mild, 
And  He  the  Father's  only  Child. 

6  The  serpent's  wound  He  beareth  not, 
Yet  takes  our  blood,  and  shares  our  lot. 

7  Our  human  flesh  He  enters  in, 
But  bears  no  single  taint  of  sin. 

8  To  fallen  man  himself  He  bowed, 
That  He  might  lilt  us  up  to  God. 

9  On  this  most  blessed  Jubilee, 
All  glory  be,  O  God,  t^  Thee. 

10  O  Holy  Three,  we  Thee  adore, 

This  day,  henceforth,  for  evermore. 
Hallelujah !  Hallelujah  ! 

Del  kimer  nu  til  Jidefest. 

THE  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more, 
The  heavenly  Guest  is  at  the  door, 
The  blessed  words  the  shepherds  thrill. 
The  joyous  tidings :  Peace,  Good-will. 

2  To  David's  city  let  us  fly, 

Where  angels  sing  beneath  the  sky ; 
Through  plain  and  village  pressing  near, 
And  news  from  God  with  shepherds  hear, 

3  O  let  us  go  with  quiet  mind, 

The  gentle  Babe  with  shepherds  find. 
To  gaze  on  Him  who  gladdens  them, 
The  loveliest  flower  of  Jesse's  stem. 


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4  The  lowly  Saviour  meekly  lies, 
Laid  ofl'the  splendor  of  the  skies ; 
No  crown  bodecks  His  forehead  fair, 
No  pearl,  nor  gem,  nor  silk  is  there. 

5  No  human  glory,  might  and  gold, 
The  lovely  Infant's  form  enfold ; 
The  manger  and  the  swaddlings  poor  > 
Are  His,  whom  angels'  songs  adore. 

6  O  wake  our  hearts,  in  gladness  sing, 
And  keep  our  Christmas  with  our  King, 
Till  living  song,  from  loving  souls. 
Like  sound  of  mighty  waters  rolls. 

7  O  holy  Child,  Thy  manger  streams 

Till  earth  and  heaven  glow  with  its  beams. 
Till  midnight  noon's  bright  light  has  won, 
And  Jacob's  Star  outshines  the  sun. 

8  Thou  Patriarchs'  joy,  Thou  Prophets'  song, 
Thou  heavenly  Day-Spring,  looked  for  long, 
Thou  Son  of  man,  Incarnate  Word, 

Great  David's  Son,  great  David's  Lord  ! 

9  Come,  Jesus,  glorious  heavenly  Guest, 
Keep  Thine  own  Christmas  in  our  breast. 
Then  David's  harp-strings,  hushed  so  long, 
Shall  swell  our  Jubilee  of  song. 

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GOOD  Christian  men,  rejoice 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice  ; 
Give  ye  heed  to  what  we  say : 

News!  News! 
Jesus  Christ  is  born  to-day  : 
Men  and  beasts  before  Him  bow, 
And  He  is  in  the  manger  now, 
Christ  is  born  to-day ! 
Christ  is  born  to-day ! 

2  Good  Christian  men,  rejoice 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice; 
Now  ye  hear  of  endless  bliss: 

Joy!  Joy!  \ 
Jesus  Christ  was  born  for  this!  < 
He  has  ope'd  the  heavenly  door, 
And  man  is  blessed  evermore. 
Christ  was  born  for  this  1 


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3  Good  Christian  men,  rejoice 
With  heart,  and  soul,  and  voice ; 
Now  ye  need  not  fear  the  grave  : 

Peace !  Peace ! 
Jesus  Christ  was  born  to  save ! 
Calls  you  one  and  calls  you  all, 
To  gain  His  everlasting  hall : 
Christ  was  born  to  save. 


Fretit  euch^  ihr  lieben  Christen, 

REJOICE,  rejoice,  ye  Christians, 
With  all  your  hearts,  this  morn 
O  hear  the  blessed  tidings, 

"  The  Lord,  the  Christ,  is  born !" 
Now  brought  us  by  the  angels 

That  stand  about  God's  throne ; 
O  lovely  are  the  voices 
That  make  such  tidings  known ! 

2  O  hearken  to  their  singing ! 

This  Child  shall  be  your  Friend ; 
The  Father  so  hath  willed  it, 

That  thus  your  woes  should  end. ' 
The  Son  is  freely  given, 

That  in  Him  ye  may  have 
The  Father's  grace  and  blessing. 

And  know  He  loves  to  save. 

3  Nor  deem  the  form  too  lowly 

That  clothes  Him  at  this  hour ; 
For  know  ye  what  it  hideth? 

'T  is  God's  almighty  power. 
Though  now  within  the  manger 

So  poor  and  Vv^eak  He  lies, 
He  is  the  Lord  of  all  things, 

He  reigns  above  the  skies. 

4  Sin,  death,  and  hell,  and  Satan 

Have  lost  the  victory ; 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them, 

As  ye  shall  surely  see. 
Their  wrath  shall  naught  avail  them ; 

Fear  not,  their  reign  is  o'er ; . 
This  Child  shall  overthrow  them ; 

O  hear,  and  doubt  no  more ! 


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JOY  to  the  world !  the  Lord  is  come ! 
Let  earth  receive  her  King: 
Let  every  heart  prepare  Him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 

2  Joy  to  the  earth !  the  Saviour  reigns ! 

Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills,  and  plains 
Eepeat  the  sounding  joy. 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow. 

Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground ; 
He  comes  to  make  His  blessings  flow 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 

4  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 

And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  His  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  His  love. 

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CHRISTIANS,  awake,  salute  the  happy  morn, 
Whereon  the  Saviour  of  mankind  was  born; 
Rise  to  adore  the  mystery  of  love, 
Which  hosts  of  angels  chanted  from  above ; 
With  them  the  joyful  tidings  first  begun 
Of  God  Incarnate  and  the  Virgin's  Son. 

2  Then  to  the  watchful  shepherds  it  was  told. 
Who  heard  the  angelic  herald's  voice,  "Behold, 
I  bring  good  tidings  of  a  Saviour's  birth 

To  you  and  all  the  nations  upon  earth ; 

This  day  hath  God  fulfilled  His  promised  word, 

This  day  is  born  a  Saviour,  Christ  the  Lord." 

3  He  spake ;  and  straightway  the  celestial  choir 
In  hymns  of  joy,  unknown  before,  conspire : 
The  praises  of  redeeming  love  they  sang, 
And  heaven's  whole  orb  with  Alleluias  rang. 
God's  highest  glory  was  their  anthem  still, 
Peace  upon  earth,  and  unto  men  good-will. 

[ran, 

4  To  Bethlehem  straight  th'  enlightened  shepherds 
To  see  the  wonders  God  had  wrought  for  man ; 
Then  to  their  flocks,  still  praising  God,  return. 
And  their  glad  hearts  with  holy  rapture  burn ; 
To  all  the  joyful  tidings  they  proclaim, 

The  first  apostles  of  the  Saviour's  Name. 


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5  Oh !  may  we  keep  and  ponder  in  our  mind 
God's  wondrous  love  in  saving  lost  mankind ; 
Trace  we  the  Babe,  Who  hath  retrieved  our  loss, 
From  the  poor  manger  to  the  bitter  cross ; 
Tread  in  His  steps,  assisted  by  His  grace, 

Till  man's  first  heavenly  state  again  takes  place, 

6  Then  may  we  hope,  the  angelic  hosts  among, 
To  join,  redeemed,  a  glad  triumphant  throng: 
He  that  was  born  upon  this  joyful  day 
Around  us  all  His  glory  shall  display; 
Saved  by  His  love,  incessant  we  shall  sing 
Eternal  praise  to  heaven's  Almighty  King. 

70  Adeste  Fideles. 

COME  hither,  ye  faithful,  triumphantly  sing : 
Come  see  in  the  manger,  the  angels'  dread 
To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  j  oyful  accord,   [King : 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  Vorship  the  Lord ! 

2  True  Son  of  the  Father,  He  comes  from  the  skies; 
To  be  born  of  a  Virgin,  He  does  not  despise: 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

3  Hark,  hark  to  the  angels,  all  singing  in  heaven, 
"  To  God  in  the  highest  all  glory  be  given !" 

To  Bethlehem  hasten,  with  joyful  accord; 
O  come  ye,  come  hither,  to  worship  the  Lord ! 

4  To  Thee,  then,  O  Jesus,  this  day  of  Thy  birth. 
Be  glory  and  honor  through  heaven  and  earth. 
True  Godhead  incarnate,  omnipotent  Word ! 

O  come,  let  us  hasten,  to  worship  the  Lord  ! 

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WHILE  shepherds  watched  their  flocks  by 
All  seated  on  the  ground,  [night, 
The  Angel  of  the  Lord  came  down. 

And  glory  shone  around. 
"  Fear  not,"  said  he,— for  mighty  dread 

Had  seized  their  troubled  mind ; — 
"  Glad  tidings  of  great  joy  I  bring 
To  you  and  all  mankind. 

Halleluia,  Halleluia,  Halleluia.  Amen. 
2  "To  you,  in  David'stown,  this  day 
Is  born,  of  David's  line, 
A  Saviour,  who  is  Christ  the  Lord, 
And  this  shall  be  the  sign : 


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The  heavenly  babe  you  there  shall  find, 

To  human  view  displayed, 
All  meanly  wrapt  in  swathing-bands, 

And  in  a  manger  laid." 

Halleluia,  Halleluia,  Halleluia.  Amen. 

3  Thus  spake  the  seraph,  and  forthwith 
Appeared  a  shining  throng 
Of  angels,  praising  God,  who  thus 

Addressed  their  joyful  song : — 
"All  glory  be  to  God  on  high, 
And  to  the  earth  be  peace : 
Good-will,  henceforth,  from  heaven  to  men, 
Begin  and  never  cease." 

Halleluia,  Halleluia,  Halleluia.  Amen. 


CAROL,  ye,  with  gladness, 
Not  in  songs  of  earth ; 
On  the  Saviour's  birthday 
Hallowed  be  our  mirth  ; 
While  a  thousand  blessings 
Fill  our  hearts  with  glee, 
Christmas  day  we'll  keep. 
The  Feast  of  charity. 
Chorus,   Carol,  brothers,  carol, 
Carol  joyfully, 
Carol  the  good  tidings, 
Carol  merrily ; 
And  pray  a  gladsome  Christmas 
For  all  good  Christian  men ; 
Carol,  brothers,  carol 
Christmas  day  again. 

2  At  the  joyous  table. 

Think  of  those  who've  none. 
The  orphan  and  the  widow. 

Hungry  and  alone. 
Bountiful  your  offerings 

To  the  altar  bring  ; 
Let  the  poor  and  needy 

Christmas  carols  sing. 
Chorus.   Carol,  brothers,  caf  oly  etfii". 

3  Listening  angel  music, 

Discord  sure  must  cease— 
Who  dare  hate  his  brother 
On  this  day  of  peace? 


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"While  the  heavens  are  telling 

To  mankind  good-will, 
Only  love  and  kindness 
Every  bosom  fill. 
Chorus.   Carol,  brothers,  carol,  etc 
4  Let  our  hearts,  responding 
To  the  seraph  band. 
Wish  this  morning's  sunshine 

Bright  in  every  land; 
Word,  and  deed,  and  prayer 
Speed  the  grateful  sound, 
Bidding  "Merry  Christmas" 
All  the  world  around. 

Chorus.   Carol,  brothers,  carol,  etc. 


SING  we  merry  Christmas, 
Christmas  blithe  and  free  I 
Time  of  holy  gladness, 

Mirth  and  minstrelsy. 
Hark  !  the  merry  church-bells 

Ringing  joyously, 
Hailing  with  sweet  music 
Christ's  Nativity. 

2  Haste  we  to  the  Temple, 

AV reathe  our  garlands  green ; 
•  Deck  each  arch  and  column 

For  the  festive  scene. 
Glory  in  the  highest ! 

Hark  the  angels  sing ; 
Glory  in  the  highest 

To  our  Infant  King ! 

3  Pastor,  choir,  and  peopl'e 

Join  in  concert  all ; 
Sing  your  loudest  praises 

At  our  Festival. 
Joy  for  us  poor  exiles 

Comes  this  happy  morn; 
Jesus  our  Immanuel, 

Christ  the  Lord  is  born 

Infants^  Christmas  Carol. 

CHRIST  was  born  on  Christmas  Day, 
"Wreathe  the  holly,  twine  the  bay, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  born  to-day^ 
The  Babe,  the  Son, 
The  Holy  Child  of  Mary. 

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2  He  is  horn  to  set  us  free, 
He  is  born  our  Lord  to  be, 
Carol,  carol  joyfully : 

The  Babe,  the  Son,  etc. 

3  Let  the  bright  red  berries  glow, 
Everywhere  in  goodly  show, 
Christ  the  Lord  is  come,  you  know, 

The  Babe,  the  Son,  etc. 

4  Christian  men,  rejoice  and  sing ; 
'T  is  the  birthday  of  our  King, 
Every  one  your  anthem  bring, 

To  God,  the  Lord, 

The  Holy  Child  of  Mary.  - 

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CAROL,  carol,  Christians, 
Carol  joyfully, 
Carol  for  the  coming 

Of  Christ's  Nativity ; 
And  pray  a  gladsome  Christmas 

For  all  good  Christian  men. 
Carol,  carol,  Christians, 
Christmas  come  again. 
Chorus.  Carol,  carol,  » 
Carol,  carol.  Christians, 
Carol  joyfully, 

Carol  for  the  coming 
Of  Christ's  Nativity. 
Carol,  carol. 

2  Go  ye  to  the  forest. 

Where  the  myrtles  grow, 
Where  the  pine  and  laurel 

Bend  beneath  the  snow, 
And  gather  them  for  Jesus ; 

Wreathe  them  for  His  shrine; 
Make  His  temple  glorious, 

With  the  box  and  pine. 
Chorus.   Carol,  carol,  etc. 

3  Wreathe  your  Christmas  garland, 

Where,  to  Christ,  we  pray ; 
It  shall  smell  like  Carmel 
On  our  festal-day ; 


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And  Libanus  and  Sharon 

Shall  not  greener  "be, 
Than  our  holy  chancel, 

On  Christ's  Nativity. 
Chorus.   Carol,  carol,  etc. 

4  Carol,  carol,  Christians ! 

Like  the  Magi  now, 
Ye  must  lade  your  caskets, 
With  a  grateful  vow : 
•        And  ye  must  have  sweet  incense, 
Myrrh  and  finest  gold, 
At  our  Christmas  altar, 
Humbly  to  unfold. 
Chorus.   Carol,  carol,  etc, 

5  Blow,  blow  up  the  trumpet, 

For  our  solemn  feast : 
Gird  thine  armor.  Christian, 

Raise  thy  voice,  O  priest ! 
Yea,  go  ye  to  the  altar, 

Pray,  with  fervor,  pray, 
For  Jesus'  Second  Coming, 

And  the  Latter  Day. 

Chorus.   Carol,  carol,  etc. 

6  Give  us  grace,  O  Saviour, 

To  put  off  in  might. 
Deeds  and  dreams  of  darkness, 

For  the  robes  of  light ! 
That  we  may  live  as  lowly 

As  Thyself  with  men ; 
So  to  rise  in  glory 

When  Thou  comest  again. 
Chorus.   Carol,  carol,  etc. 

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SHOUT  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing : 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 
Zion,  the  marvellous  story  be  telling, 

The  Son  of  the  highest,  how  lowly  His  birth  1 
The  brightest  archangel  in  glory  excelling, 
He  stoops  to  redeem  thee.  He  reigns  upon  earth. 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing: 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing: 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King, 
Messiah  is  King,  Messiah  is  King. 


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2  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exiiltingly  sing : 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 
Tell  how  He  cometh ;  from  nation  to  nation, 

The  heart-cheering  news  let  the  earth  echo 
How  free  to  the  faithful  He  olFers  salvation,  [round ; 
How  His   people   with   joy   everlasting  are 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc.  '  [crowned. 

3  Shout  the  glad  tidings,  exultingly  sing: 
Jerusalem  triumphs,  Messiah  is  King ! 
Mortals,  your  homage  be  gratefully  bringing, 

And  sweet  let  the  gladsome  Hosanna  arise ) 
Ye  angels,  the  full  Hallelujah  be  singing ;  [skies : 
One  chorus  resound  through  the  earth  and  the 
Shout  the  glad  tidings,  etc. 

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Now  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures, 
Loving  thoughts  and  deeds  we  bring,^ 
Childlike  hearts  we  gladly  offer 

To  the  Child,  the  children's  King. 
To  the  Child,  who,  in  the  manger, 
Lay  upon  that  Christmas  morn, 
When  the  angels  came  to  tell  us 
That  the  children's  King  was  born. 
2  And  He  lives,  throughout  the  ages, — 
Lives  and  reigns  in  earth  and  sky ; 
Angel  hosts  still  sing  the  glory 

Of  the  children's  King  on  high. 
Yet  He  cares  for  children's  praises : 
So,  with  heart  and  voice  we  ring ; 
Glory  in  the  highest,  glory 
To  the  Child,  the  children's  King ! 

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OTHOU  Who  welcome  news  dost  bring 
To  every  soul  both  far  and  near. 
Lift  up,  lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength. 
Lift  up  thy  voice  with  strength  and  sing 
Behold  your  God,  Redeemer,  King. 

Chorus.  Behold  your  God,  Redeemer,  King. 
Duet,    Hark  to  the  merry  bells, 

Hark  to  the  merry  bells,  [ring ; 

Hark  to  the  merry,  merry  bells  which 
List  to  the  Heavenly  Host  who  sing, 
Glory  to  God  with  pious  mirth, 
Good-will  towards  men,  and  peace  on 
earth. 


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44  THE  CHUUCH  YEAS; 

2  Hail,  miglity  Prince !  eternal  King. 
Let  heaven  and  earth  rejoice  and  sing ; 
Angels  and  men,  Tvith  one  accord, 
Break  forth  in  songs  to  praise  the  Lord. 

Chorus.  Behold  your  God,  Redeemer,  King. 
Duet.   Hark  to  the  merry  hells,  etc. 

3  Behold,  He  comes  and  leaves  the  skies ! 
Awake,  ye  slumbering  mortals,  rise ! 
Awake  to  joy,  and  hail  the  morn 

The  Saviour  of  the  world  is  born. 
Chorus.   Behold  your  God,  Redeemer,  King. 
Duet.   Hark  to  the  merry  bells,  etc. 


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THE  NAME  OE  JESUS. 

rSUS !  Name  of  wondrous  love, 
Name  all  other  names  above ! 
Name  at  which  must  every  knee 
Bow  in  deep  humility. 

2  Jesus !  Name  of  priceless  worth 
To  the  fallen  sons  of  earth. 
For  the  promise  that  it  gave — 
"Jesus  shall  His  people  save." 

3  Jesus !  Name  of  mercy  mild, 
Given  to  the  holy  Child, 
"When  the  cup  of  human  woe 
First  He  tasted  here  below. 

4  Jesus !  Only  Name  that's  given 
Under  all  the  mighty  heaven, 
Whereby  man,  to  sin  enslaved, 
Bursts  his  fetters,  and  is  saved. 

5  Jesus !  Name  of  wondrous  Love ! 
Human  Name  of  Him  above ! 
Pleading  only  this  we  flee, 
Helpless,  O  our  God,  to  Thee. 


HOW  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds 
In  a  believer's  ear ! 
It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds. 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

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2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  Name !  the  Rock  on  which  I  build, 

My  Shield  and  Hiding-place ; 
My  never-failing  Treasury,  filled 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  By  Thee  my  prayers  acceptance  gain, 

Although  with  sin  defiled : 
Satan  accuses  me  in  vain, 
And  I  am  owned  a  child. 

5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 

And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But,  when  I  see  Thee  as  Thou  art, 
I'll  praise  Thee  as  I  ought. 

6  Till  then,  I  would  Thy  love  proclaim 

With  every  fleeting  breath  ; 
And  may  the  music  of  Thy  Name 
Befresh  my  soul  in  death. 

87 

THERE  is  no  Name  so  sweet  on  earth. 
No  Name  so  sweet  in  heaven, — 
The  Name  before  His  wondrous  birth 
To  Christ  the  Saviour  given. 
Chorus.  We  love  to  sing  around  our  King. 
And  hail  Him  blessed  Jesus ; 
For  there's  no  word  ear  ever  heard, 
So  dear,  so  sweet  as  Jesus. 

2  His  human  Name  they  did  proclaim 

When  Abram's  son  they  sealed  Him, —  ' 
The  Name  that  still  by  God's  good-will. 
Deliverer  revealed  Him. 
Chorus.   We  love  to  sing,  etc, 

3  And  when  He  hung  upon  the  tree, 

They  wrote  this  Name  above  Him  ; 
That  all  might  see  the  reason  we 
For  evermore  must  love  Him. 
Chorus.   We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

4  So  now,  upon  His  Father's  throne, 

Almighty  to  release  us 
From  sin  and  pains,  he  gladly  reigns, 
The  Prince  and  Saviour  Jesus. 
Chorus.  We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

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46  THE  CHURCH  YEAK; 


6  To  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow 
And  every  tongue  confess  Him, 
And  we  unite  with  saints  in  light, 
Our  only  Lord  to  bless  Him. 
Chorus.   We  love  to  sing,  etc. 

6  O  Jesus,  by  that  matchless  Name, 
Thy  grace  shall  fail  us  never; 
To-day  as  yesterday  the  same, 
Thou  art  the  same  for  ever. 
Chorus,   Then  let  us  sing  around  our  King, 
The  faithful,  precious  Jesus,  etc. 


EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS 

88 

BRIGHTEST  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning. 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid. 

2  Cold  on  His  cradle  the  dew-drops  are  shining, 

Low  lies  His  head  with  the  beasts  of  the  stall: 
Angels  adore  Him  in  slumber  reclining, 
Maker  and  Monarch  and  Saviour  of  all. 

3  Say,  shall  we  yield  Him,  in  costly  devotion, 

Odors  of  Edom  and  offerings  divine? 
Gems  of  the  mountain  and  pearls  of  the  ocean, 
Myrrh  from  the  forest,  or  gold  from  the  mine? 

4  Vainly  we  offer  each  ample  oblation, 

Vainly  with  gifts  would  His  favor  secure ; 
Richer  by  far  is  the  heart's  adoration. 
Dearer  to  God  are  the  prayers  of  the  poor. 

6  Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning, 
Dawn  on  our  darkness  and  lend  us  thine  aid ; 
Star  of  the  East,  the  horizon  adorning, 
Guide  where  our  infant  Redeemer  is  laid, 

89 

SOlSrS  of  men,  behold  from  far. 
Hail  the  long-expected  star  I 
Jacob's  star  that  gilds  the  night, 
Guides  bewildered  nature  right. 


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EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 


Fear  not  hence  that  ill  should  flow, 
Wars  or  pestilence  below ; 
Wars  it  bids  and  tumults  cease, 
Ushering  in  the  Prince  of  Peace. 

2  Mild  He  shines  on  all  beneath, 
Piercing  through  the  shade  of  death ; 
Scattering  error's  widespread  night, 
Kindling  darkness  into  light. 
Nations  all,  far  offand  near, 

Haste  to  see  your  God  appear ! 
Haste,  for  Him  your  hearts  prepare. 
Meet  Him  manifested  there. 

3  Here  behold  the  Day-spring  rise. 
Pouring  eyesight  on  your  eyes : 
God  in  His  own  light  survey. 
Shining  to  the  perfect  day. 
Sing,  ye  morning  stars,  again ! 
God  descends  on  earth  to  reign; 
Deigns  for  man  His  life  to  employ : 
Shout,  ye  sons  of  God,  for  joy. 


vv       Bearing  gifts,  we  traverse  afar. 

Field  and  fountain,  moor  and  mountain. 
Following  yonder  Star. 
Chorus,   O  Star  of  Wonder,  Star  of  Night, 


Star  with  P^oyal  Beauty  bright. 

Westward  leading,  still  proceedin 
Guide  us  to  Thy  perfect  light. 


2  Born  a  King  on  Bethlehem  plain, 
Gold  I  bring  to  crown  Him  again ; 

King  for  ever,  ceasing  never 
Over  us  all  to  reign. 

Chorus.   O  Star,  etc. 

3  Frankincense  to  offer  have  I, — 
Incense  owns  a  Deity  nigh : 

Prayer  and  praising  all  men  raising, 
Worship  Him,  God  on  high. 
Chorus,   O  Star,  etc. 

4  Myrrh  is  mine  ;  its  bitter  perfume 
Breathes  a  life  of  gathering  gloom ; 

Sorrowing,  sighing,  bleeding,  dying, 
Sealed  in  the  stone-cold  tomb. 
Chorus,   O  Star,  etc. 


90 


'E  three  kings  of  Orient  are ; 


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48 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


5  Glorious  now  behold  Him  arise, 
King,  and  God,  and  Sacrifice ; 

Heaven  sings  Hallelujah ! 
Hallelujah,  the  earth  replies. 
Chorus.   O  Star,  etc. 


91 


BRIGHT  was  the  guiding  star  that  led, 
With  mild,  benignant  my, 
The  Gentiles  to  the  lowly  shed 
Where  the  Redeemer  lay. 

2  But,  lo !  a  brighter,  clearer  light 

Now  points  to  His  abode ; 
It  shines  through  sin  and  sorrow's  night, 
To  guide  us  to  our  God. 

3  O  haste  to  follow  where  it  leads, 

His  gracious  call  obey  I 
Be  rugged  wilds,  or  flowery  meads, 
The  Christian's  destined  way. 

4  O  gladly  tread  the  narrow  path, 

While  light  and  grace  are  given  ! 
For  those  who  follow  Christ  on  earth 
Shall  reign  with  Him  in  heaven. 

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WIDELY,  'mid  the  slumbering  nations. 
Darkness  holds  his  despot  sway ; 
Cruel  in  his  habitations. 
Ruthless  o'er  his  prostrate  prey. 

Star  of  Bethlehem, 
Rise  and  beam  in  conquering  day ! 

2  Light  of  life,  our  sole  Defender, 

Rise  with  healing  on  Thy  wing ; 
Rise  in  all  Thy  soothing  splendor, 
Rise,  and  earth  with  joy  shall  sing; 

Israel's  Glory, 
Gentiles  call  Thee  Lord  and  King. 

3  Onward,  Christians,  onward  pressing, 

Triumph,  in  the  Crucified ! 
Endless  honor,  rest,  and  blessing 
Wait  you  at  His  radiant  side. 

Cease  not,  cease  not. 
Till  you  see  Him  glorified. 

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EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 


IN  the  vineyard  of  our  Father, 
Daily  work  we  find  to  do ; 
Scattered  gleanings  we  may  gather, 
Though  we  are  but  young  and  few ; 

Little  clusters 
Help  to  fill  the  garners,  too. 

2  Toiling  early  in  the  morning, 

Catching  moments  thro'  the  day 
Nothing  small  or  lowly  scorning, 
So  along  our  path  we  stray; 

Gathering  gladly 
Free-will  offerings  by  the  way. 

3  Not  for  selfish  praise  or  glory. 

Not  for  objects  nothiog  worth, 
But  to  send  the  blessed  story 
Of  the  Gospel  o'er  the  earth, 

Telling  mortals 
Of  our  Lord  and  Saviour's  birth. 

4  Up  and  ever  at  our  calling, 

Till  in  death  our  lips  are  dumb, 
Or  till — sin's  dominion  falling — 
Christ  shall  in  His  kingdom  come; 

And  His  children 
Reach  their  everlasting  home. 

5  Steadfast,  then,  in  our  endeavor. 

Heavenly  Father,  may  we  be; 
And,  for  ever  and  for  ever, 
We  will  give  the  praise  to  Thee  • 

Hallelujah ! 
Singing  all  eternally. 

HAIL  to  the  Lord's  Anointed, 
Great  David's  greater  Son! 
Hail,  in  the  time  appointed, 
His  reign  on  earth  begun. 
He  comes  to  break  oppression, 

To  set  the  captive  free  ; 
To  take  away  transgression. 
And  rule  in  equity. 

2  He  comes  with  succor  speedy 
To  those  who  suffer  wrong; 
To^elp  the  poor  and  needy  ; 
And  bid  the  weak  be  strong ; 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


To  give  them  songs  for  sighing ; 

Their  darkness  turn  to  light, 
Whose  souls,  condemned  and  dying, 

Were  precious  in  His  sight. 

3  He  shall  come  down  like  showers 

Upon  the  fruitful  earth  ; 
And  love,  joy,  hope,  like  flowers, 

Spring  in  His  path  to  birth. 
Before  Him,  on  the  mountains. 

Shall  peace,  the  herald,  go ; 
And  righteousness,  in  fountains, 

From  hill  to  valley  flow. 

4  For  Him  shall  prayer  unceasing 

And  daily  vows  ascend ; 
His  kingdom  still  increasing, 

A  kingdom  without  end. 
The  tide  of  time  shall  never 

His  covenant  remove ; 
His  Name  shall  stand  for  ever ; 

That  Name  to  us  is  love. 


SONGS  of  thankfulness  and  praise, 
Jesus,  Lord,  to  Thee  we  raise, 
Manifested  by  the  star 
To  the  sages  from  afar ; 
Branch  of  Royal  David's  stem 
In  Thy  Birth  at  Bethlehem  ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

2  Manifest  at  Jordan's  stream, 
Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  supreme ; 
And  at  Cana  wedding-guest 

In  Thy  Godhead  manifest ; 
Manifest  in  power  Divine, 
Changing  water  into  wine ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

3  Manifest  in  making  whole 
Palsied  limbs  and  fainting  soul , 
Manifest  in  valiant  fight,  ^ 
Quelling  all  the  devil's  might ; 
Manifest  in  gracious  will. 
Ever  bringing  good  from  ill ; 
Anthems  be  to  Thee  addrest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest.  J 


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EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 


4  Sun  and  moon  shall  darkened  be, 
Stars  shall  fall,  the  heaven  shall  flee 
Christ  will  then  like  lightning  shine 
All  will  see  His  glorious  Sign  ; 

All  will  then  the  trumpet  hear, 
All  will  see  the  Judge  appeal  ; 
Who  by  all  will  be  confest, 
God  m  Man.  made  manifest. 

5  Grant  us  grace  to  see  Thee,  Lora, 
Mirrored  in  Thy  holy  Word ; 
May  we  imitate  Thee  now, 
And  be  pure,  as  pure  art  Thou; 
That  we  like  to  Thee  may  be, 
At  Thy  great  Epiphany  ; 

And  may  praise  Thee,  ever  blest, 
God  in  Man  made  manifest. 

THOU,  whose  almighty  word 
Chaos  and  darkness  heard, 
And  took  their  flight ; 
Heaf  us,  we  humbly  pray ; 
And  where  the  Gospel  day 
Sheds  not  its  glorious  ray, 
Let  there  be  light ! 
2  Thou,  who  didst  come  to  bring, 
On  Thy  redeeming  wing, 

Healing  and  sight, 
Health  to  the  sick  in  mind, 
Sight  to  the  inly  blind, 
O,  now  to  all  mankind 
Let  there  be  light ! 
S  Spirit  of  truth  and  love, 
Life-giving,  holy  Dove, 

Speed  forth  Thy  flight ; 
Move  on  the  waters'  face, 
Bearing  the  lamp  of  grace, 
And  in  earth's  darkest  place 
Let  there  be  light ! 
4  Holy  and  blessed  Three, 
Glorious  Trinity, 

Wisdom,  Love,  Might ! 
Boundless  as  ocean's  tide 
Boiling  in  fullest  pride, 
Through  the  earth,  far  and  wide, 
Let  there  be  light ! 

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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


AS  with  gladness  men  of  old 
Did  the  guiding  star  behold; 
As  with  joy  they  hailed  its  light, 
Leading  onward,  beaming  bright; 
So,  most  gracious  God,  may  we 
Evermore  ,be  led  by  Thee. 

2  As  with  j  oyful  steps  they  sped 
To  that  lonely  manger-bed, 
There  to  bend  the  knee  before 
Him  whom  heaven  and  earth  adore; 
So  may  we  with  willing  feet 

Ever  seek  Thy  mercy-seat. 

3  As  they  offered  gifts  most  rare 
At  that  manger  rude  and  bare ; 
So  may  we,  with  holy  joy. 
Pure,  and  free  from  sin's  alloy, 
All  our  costliest  treasures  bring, 
Christ,  to  Thee,  our  heavenly  King. 

4  Holy  Jesus !  every  day  ♦ 
Keep  us  in  the  narrow  way ; 
And,  when  earthly  things  are  past, 
Bring  our  ransomed  souls  at  last 
Where  they  need  no  star  to  guide. 
Where  no  clouds  Thy  glory  hide. 

5  In  the  heavenly  country  bright 
Need  they  no  created  light : 
Thou  its  Light,  its  Joy,  its  Crown, 
Thou  its  Sun  which  goes  not  down ; 
There  forever  may  we  sing 
Hallelujahs  to  our  King. 

HASTEN,  Lord,  the  glorious  time, 
When,  beneath  Messiah's  sway, 
Every  nation,  every  clime. 
Shall  the  gospel  call  obey. 

2  Mightiest  kings  His  power  shall  own, 

Heathen  tribes  His  Name  adore ; 
Satan  and  his  host,  o'erthrown, 
Bound  in  chains  shall  hurt  no  morOo 

3  Then  shall  war  and  tumults  cease, 

Then  be  banished  grief  and  pain; 
Righteousness  and  joy  and  peace 
Undisturbed  shall  ever  reign. 

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EPIPHANY  AND  MISSIONS. 


s  we,  then,  our  gracious  Lord, 
Ever  praise  His  glorious  Name ; 
1  His  mighty  acts  record, 
All  His  wondrous  Love  proclaim. 

Boxology. 
Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 

Praise  the  Son,  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
As  it  was,  and  is,  be  given 

Glory  through  eternal  days. 


HOW  wondrous  and  great 
Thy  works,  God  of  praise  1 
How  just.  King  of  samts, 

And  true  are  Thy  ways ! 
O  who  shall  not  fear  Thee, 
And  honor  Thy  Name  ? 
Thou  only  art  holy, 
Thou  only  supreme. 

2  To  nations  long  dark 

Thy  light  shall  be  shown  ; 
Their  worship  and  vows 

Shall  come  to  Thy  throne : 
Thy  truth  and  Thy  judgments 

Shall  spread  all  abroad, 
Till  earth's  every  people 

Confess  Thee  their  God. 


SAW  ye  never,  in  the  twilight, 
When  the  sun  had  left  the  skies, 
Up  in  heaven  the  clear  stars  shining, 

Through  the  gloom,  like  silver  eyes? 
So  of  old  the  wise  men,  watching. 

Saw  a  little  stranger  star, 
And  they  knew  the  King  was  given, 
And  they  followed  it  from  far. 

2  Heard  ye  never  of  the  story, 

How  they  crossed  the  desert  wild, 
Journeyed  on  by  plain  and  mountain. 

Till  they  found  the  Holy  Child? 
How  they  opened  all  their  treasure 

Kneeling  to  that  Infant  King, 
Gave  the  gold  and  fragrant  incense, 

Gave  the  myrrh  in  olfering  ? 

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THE  CHURCH  YEAR : 


3  Know  ye  not  that  lowly  Baby 

Was  the  Bright  and  Morning  Star, 
He  who  came  to  light  the  Gentiles 

And  the  darkened  isles  afar  ? 
And  we  too  may  seek  His  cradle, 

There  our  hearts'  best  treasures  bring, 
Love  and  faith  and  true  devotion, 

For  our  Saviour,  God,  and  King. 

101 

SAVIOUR,  sprinkle  many  nations, 
Fruitful  let  Thy  sorrow  be  I 
By  Thy  pains  and  consolations 

Draw  the  Gentiles  unto  Thee! 
Of  Thy  Cross  the  wondrous  story 

Be  it  to  the  nations  told ; 
Let  them  see  Thee  in  Thy  glory, 
And  Thy  mercy  manifold  ! 

2  Far  and  wide,  though  all  unknowing, 

Pants  for  Thee  each  mortal  breast: 
Human  tears  for  Thee  are  flowing, 

Human  hearts  in  Thee  would  rest. 
Thirsting  as  for  dews  of  even, 

As  the  new-mown  grass  for  rain, 
Thee  they  seek,  as  God  of  heaven, 

Thee  as  Man,  for  sinners  slain. 

3  Saviour!  lo,  the  isles  are  waiting, 

Stretched  the  hand,  and  strained  the  sight, 
For  Thy  Spirit  new-creating, 

Love's  pure  flame,  and  Wisdom's  light 
Give  the  Word,  and  of  the  preacher 

Speed  the  foot  and  touch  the  tongue, 
Till  on  earth,  by  every  creature. 

Glory  to  the  Lamb  be  sung. 

102 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand ; 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 
They  call  us  to  deliver 
Theii  land  from  error's  chain. 


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THE  PASSION. 


2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 

Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle ; 
Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile : 
In  vain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown : 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness, 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 

With  wisdom  from  on  high, 
Shall  we  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny? 
Salvation,  O  salvation ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim, 
Till  each  remotest  nation 

Has  learned  Messiah's  Name. 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  His  story, 

And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, 
Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory, 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransomed  nature 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Hedeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  return  to  re:"-n. 


THE  PASSIOiq-. 

X03 

THERE  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood 
Drawn  from  Immanuel's  veins  ; 
And  sinners,  plunged  beneath  that  flood, 
Lose  all  their  guilty  stains. 

2  The  dying  thief  rejoiced  to  see 

That  fountain  in  his  day  ; 
And  there  may  I,  as  vile  as  he, 
Wash  all  my  sins  away  ! 

3  Dear  dying  Lamb,  Thy  precious  Blood 

Shall  never  lose  its  power. 
Till  all  the  ransomed  Church  of  God 
Be  saved^  to  sin  no  more. 

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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


4  Lord,  I  believe  Thou  hast  prepared 
(Unworthy  though  I  be) 
For  me  a  blood-bought  free  reward, 
A  golden  harp  for  me  ! 

6  'T  is  strung  and  tuned  for  endless  years, 
And  formed  by  power  divine 
To  sound  in  God  the  Father's  ears 
No  other  name  but  Thine. 

104 

JESUS,  we  rest  in  Thee, 
In  Thee  ourselves  we  hide ; 
Laden  with  guilt  and  misery, 
Where  could  we  rest  beside  ? 
'T  is  on  Thy  meek  and  lowly  breast 
Our  weary  souls  alone  can  rest. 

2  Thou  holy  One  of  God ! 

The  Father  rests  in  Thee, 
And  in  the  favor  of  that  blood 
Once  shed  on  Calvary, 
The  curse  is  gone: — through  Thee  we're  blest; 
God  rests  in  Thee — in  Thee  we  rest. 

3  Soon  the  bright,  glorious  day  — 

The  rest  of  God  shall  come ; 
Sorrow  and  sin  shall  pass  away. 
And  we  shall  reach  our  home ; 
Then  of  the  promised  land  possessed, 
Our  souls  shall  know  eternal  rest. 

105 

IlSr  the  Cross  of  Christ  I  glory, 
Towering  o'er  the  v>''recks  of  time; 
All  the  light  of  sacred  story 
Gathers  round  its  head  sublime. 

■  2  When  the  woes  of  life  o'ertake  me, 
Hopes  deceive,  and  fears  annoy, 
Never  shall  the  Cross  forsake  me  ; 
Lo !  it  glows  with  peace  and  joy. 

3  When  the  sun  of  bliss  is  beaming 
Light  and  love  upon  my  way, 
Froih  the  Cross  the  radiance  streaming 
Adds  new  lustre  to  the  day. 


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THE  PASSION. 


4  Bane  and  blessing,  pain  and  pleasure, 

By  the  cross  are  sanctified  ; 
Peace  is  there  that  knows  no  measure, 
Joys  that  through  all  time  abide. 

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ROCK  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 
Let  the  Water  and  the  Blood, 
From  Thy  riven  side  which  flowed, 
Be  of  sin  the  perfect  cure, 
Save  me,  Lord,  and  make  me  pure. 

2  Kot  the  labors  of  my  hands 
Can  fulfil  Thy  Law's  demands  : 
Could  my  zeal  no  respite  know. 
Could  my  tears  for  ever  flow, 
All  for  sin  could  not  atone  : 
Thou  must  save,  and  Thou  alone  I 

3  Nothing  in  my  hand  I  bring, 
Simply  to  Thy  Cross  I  cling  ; 
Naked,  come  to  Thee  for  dress, 
Helpless,  look  to  Thee  for  grace-. 
Foul,  I  to  the  Fountain  fly ; 
Wash  me,  Saviour,  or  1  die  ! 

While  I  draw  this  fleeting  breath. 
When  my  eyelids  close  in  death, 
When  I  soar  to  worlds  unknown. 
See  Thee  on  Thy  judgment  throne, 
Eock  of  Ages,  cleft  for  me, 
Let  me  hide  myself  in  Thee ! 


JESUS,  Lover  of  my  soul, 
Let  me  to  Thy  bosom  fly, 
While  the  nearer  waters  roll. 

While  the  tempest  still  is  high 
Hide  me,  O  my  Saviour,  hide. 
Till  the  storm  of  life  is  past ; 
Safe  into  the  haven  guide ; 
O  receive  my  soul  at  last ! 

2  Other  refuge  have  I  none  ; 

Hangs  my  heljjless  soul  on  Thee; 
Leave,  ah,  leave  me  not  alone, 
Still  support  and  comfort  me ! 

(107) 


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THE  CHUECH  YEAR: 


All  my  trust  on  Thee  is  stayed, 
All  my  help  from  Thee  I  bring : 

Cover  my  defenceless  head 
With  the  shadow  of  Thy  wing. 

3  Thou,  O  Christ,  art  all  I  want ; 

More  than  all  in  Thee  I  find : 
Eaise  the  fallen,  cheer  the  faint, 

Heal  the  sick,  and  lead  the  blind. 
Just  and  holy  is  Thy  Name ; 

I  am  all  unrighteousness : 
False  and  full  of  sin  I  am ; 

Thou  art  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

4  Plenteous  grace  with  Thee  is  found/ 

Grace  to  cover  all  my  sin ; 
Let  the  healing  streams  abound  ; 

Make  and  keep  me  pure  within. 
Thou  of  life  the  Fountain  art, 

Freely  let  me  take  of  Thee : 
Spring  Thou  up  within  my  heart, 

Rise  to  all  eternity. 


I LAY  my  sins  on  Jesus, 
The  spotless  Lamb  of  God  ; 
He  hears  them  all,  and  frees  us 

From  the  accurs&d  load. 
I  bring  my  guilt  to  Jesus, 

To  wash  niy  crimson  stains 
White,  in  His  Blood  so  precious. 
Till  not  a  spot  remains. 

2  I  lay  my  wants  on  Jesus  ; 

All  fulness  dwells  in  Him ; 
He  heals  all  my  diseases. 

He  doth  my  soul  redeem. 
I  lay  my  griefs  on  Jesus, 

My  burdens  and  my  cares; 
He  from  them  all  releases, 

He  all  my  sorrows  shares. 

3  I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

Meek,  loving,  lowly,  mild; 
I  long  to  be  like  Jesus, 

The  Father's  holy  child. 
I  long  to  be  with  Jesus, 

Amid  the  heavenly  throng. 
To  sing  with  saints  His  praises, 

To  learn  the  angels'  song. 

(108) 


PALM  SUNDAY. 


PALM  SUNDAY. 


WHEN,  His  salvation  bringing, 
To  Zion  Jesus  came, 
The  children  all  stood  singing 

Hosanna  to  His  Name. 
Nor  did  their  zeal  offend  Him, 

But,  as  He  rode  along, 
He  let  them  still  attend  Him, 
And  smiled  to  hear  their  song. 

2  And  since  the  Lord  retaineth 

His  love  for  children  still, 
Though  now  as  King  He  reigneth 

On  Zion's  heavenly  hill ; 
We'll  flock  around  His  banner, 

Who  sits  upon  the  throne, 
And  cry  aloud,  Hosanna 

To  David's  royal  Son. 

3  For  should  we  fail  proclaiming 

Our  great  Redeemer's  praise, 
The  stones,  our  silence  shaming, 

Would  their  Hosannas  raise, 
But  shall  we  only  render 

The  tribute  of  our  words? 
No ;  while  our  hearts  are  tender, 

They,  too,  shall  be  the  Lord's. 


10        Gloria^  lauSj  ei  honor. 

ALL  glory,  praise,  and  honor 
To  Thee,  Redeemer  King; 
To  whom  the  lips  of  children 
Made  sweet  hosannas  ring. 

2  Thou  art  the  King  of  Israel, 

Thou  David's  royal  Son, 
Who  in  the  Lord's  name  comest, 
The  King  and  Blessed  One ! 
All  glory,  etc. 

3  The  company  of  angels 

Are  praising  Thee  on  high, 
And  mortal  men,  and  all  things 
Created,  make  reply. 
All  glory,  etc. 

(109) 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


4  The  people  of  the  Hebrews 

With  palms  before  Thee  went 
Our  praise  and  prayer  and  anthems 
Before  Thee  we  present. 
All  glory,  etc. 

5  To  Thee  before  Thy  Passion 

They  sang  their  hymns  of  praise : 
To  Thee,  now  high  exalted, 
Our  melody  we  raise, 
All  glory,  etc. 

6  Thou  didst  accept  their  praises ; 

Accept  the  prayers  we  bring, 
Who  in  all  good  delightest. 
Thou  good  and  gracious  King ! 
All  glory,  etc. 


O' 


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I  THOU  who  through  this  holy  week 
'    Didst  suffer  for  us  all ; 
The  sick  to  cure,  the  lost  to  seek, . 
To  raise  up  them  that  fall : 

2  We  cannot  understand  the  woe 

Thy  Love  was  pleased  to  bear: 
O  Lamb  of  God,  we  only  know 
That  all  our  hopes  are  there  ! 

3  Thy  feet  the  path  of  suffering  trod ; 

Thy  hand  the  victory  won : 
What  shall  we  render  to  our  God 
For  all  that  He  hath  done? 

4  To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 

And  God  the  Holy  Ghost, 
By  men  on  earth  be  honor  done. 
And  by  the  heavenly  host. 

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J'E  bring  no  glittering  treasures, 
No  gems  from  earth's  deep  mine'. 
We  come  with  simple  measures 
To  chant  Thy  love  divine. 

2  Children,  Thy  favors  sharing, 

Their  voice  of  thanks  would  raise; 
Father,  accept  our  offering, — 
Our  songs  of  grateful  praise. 

(110) 


PALM  SUNDAY. 


3  The  dearest  gift  of  heaven, 

Love's  written  Word  of  Truth, 
To  us  is  early  given, 
To  guide  our  steps  in  youth. 

4  We  hear  the  wondrous  story, 

The  tale  of  Calvary ; 
We  read  of  homes  in  glory, 
From  sin  and  sorrow  free. 

5  Redeemer,  grant  Thy  blessing! 

O,  teach  us  how  to  pray, 
That  each,  Thy  fear  possessing, 
May  tread  life's  onward  way. 

6  Then,  where  the  pure  are  dwelling, 

We  hope  to  meet  again ; 
And  sweeter  numbers  swelling, 
For  ever  praise  Thy  Name. 

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RIDE  on,  ride  on  in  majesty! 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die! 
O  Christ,  Thy  triumphs  now  begin 
O'er  captive  death  and  conquered  sin. 

2  Eide  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  I 
The  angel  armies  of  the  sky 

Look  down  with  sad  and  wondering  eyes. 
To  see  the  approaching  Sacrifice. 

3  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  ! 

Thy  last  and  fiercest  strife  is  nigh : 
The  Father  on  His  sapphire  throne 
Expects  His  own  anointed  Son. 

4  Ride  on,  ride  on  in  m.ajesty  I 
In  lowly  pomp  ride  on  to  die ! 

Bow  Thy  meek  head  to  mortal  pain, 
Then  take,  O  God,  Thy  power,  and  reign, 

114: 

HAIL,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus; 
Hail,  Thou  Galilean  King  I 
Thou  didst  suffer  to  release  us  ; 

Thou  didst  free  salvation  bring. 
Hail,  Thou  agonizing  Saviour, 
Bearer  of  our  sin  and  shame! 
By  Thy  merits  we  find  favor : 
Life  is  given  through  Thy  Name. 

(Ill) 


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THE  CHUECH  YEAH: 


2  Paschal  Lamb,  by  God  appointed, 

All  our  sins  on  Thee  were  laid; 
By  almighty  Love  anointed, 

Thou  hast  full  Atonement  made. 
All  Thy  people  are  forgiven, 

Through  the  virtue  of  Thy  Blood : 
Opened  is  the  gate  of  heaven ; 

Peace  is  made  'twixt  man  and  God. 

3  Jesus,  hail,  enthroned  in  glory, 

There  for  ever  to  abide  1 
All  the  heavenly  hosts  adore  Thee, 

Seated  at  Thy  Father's  side : 
There  for  sinners  Thou  art  pleading, 

There  Thou  dost  our  place  prepare, 
Ever  for  us  interceding, 

Till  in  glory  we  appear. 

4  Worship,  honor,  power  and  blessing, 

Thou  art  worthy  to  receive ; 
Loudest  praises,  without  ceasing, 

Meet  it  is  for  us  to  give. 
Help,  ye  bright  angelic  spirits. 

Bring  your  sweetest,  noblest  lays, 
Help  to  sing  our  Saviour's  merits. 

Help  to  chant  Immanuel's  praise. 


HOLY  WEEK. 

THOU  soft-fl  owing  Kedron,  by  thy  silver  stream, 
Our  Saviour  at  midnight,  when  Cinthia's  pale 
beam 

Shone  bright  on  the  waters,  would  oftentimes 
stray, 

And  lose  in  thy  murmurs  the  toils  of  the  day. 
Chorus. 

Come,  saints,  and  adore  Him ;  come,  bow  at  His  feet! 

O  give  Him  the  glory,  the  praise  that  is  meet ; 

Let  joyful  hosannas  unceasing  arise. 

And  join  the  full  chorus  that  gladdens  the  skies. 

2  How  damp  were  the  vapors  that  fell  on  His  head ! 
How  hard  was  His  pillow,  how  humble  His  bed ! 
The  angels,  astonished,  grew  sad  at  the  sight. 
And  followed  their  Master  with  solemn  delight. 
-  Chorus,   Come,  saints,  and  adore  Him,  etc. 


(112) 


HOLY  WEEK. 


3  O  garden  of  Olives,  thou  dear  honored  spot, 
The  fame  of  thy  wonders  shall  ne'er  be  forgot; 
The  theme  most  transporting  to  seraphs  above 
The  triumph  of  sorrow, — the  triumph  of  love. 
Chorus.   Come,  saints,  and  adore  Him,  etc. 

XIG  Viva^  viva,  Jesu, 

GLORY  be  to  Jesus, 
Who,  in  bitter  pains, 
Poared  for  me  the  life-blood 
From  His  sacred  veins ! 

2  Grace  and  life  eternal 

In  that  Blood  I  find ; 
Blest  be  His  compassion, 
Infinitely  kind ! 

3  Blest  through  endless  ages 

Be  the  precious  stream. 
Which  from  endless  torments 
Did  the  world  redeem ! 

4  Abel's  blood  for  vengeance 

Pleaded  to  the  skies ; 
But  the  Blood  of  Jesus 
For  our  pardon  cries ! 

5  Oft  as  earth  exulting 

Wafts  its  praise  on  high, 
Angel  hosts  rejoicing 
Make  their  glad  reply. 

6  Lift  we  then  our  voices, 

Swell  the  mighty  flood ; 
Louder  still,  and  louder, 
Praise  the  precious  Blood  I 

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MY  faith  looks  up  to  Thee, 
Thou  Lamb  of  Calvary, 
Saviour  divine ; 
Now  hear  me  while  I  pray ; 
Take  all  my  guilt  away ; 
Oh,  let  me  from  this  day 
Be  wholly  Thine. 


(113) 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR 


2  May  Thy  rich  grace  impart 
Strength  to  my  fainting  heart, 

My  zeal  inspire ; 
As  Thou  hast  died  for  me, 
Oh,  may  my  love  to  Thee 
Pure,  warm,  and  changeless  be, 

A  living  fire. 

3  "WTiile  life's  dark  maze  I  tread, 
And  griefs  around  me  spread, 

Be  Thou  my  Guide ; 
Bid  darkness  turn  to  day, 
Wipe  sorrow's  tears  away, 
Nor  let  me  ever  stray 

From  Thee  aside. 

4  "When  ends  life's  transient  dream, 
When  death's  cold  sullen  stream 

Shall  o'er  me  roll ; 
Blest  Saviour,  then,  in  love, 
Fear  and  distrust  remove  ; 
Oh,  bear  me  safe  above — 

A  ransomed  soul. 


SA^T:0UR,  when  in  dust  to  Thee 
Low  we  bend  the  adoring  knee 
When,  repentant,  to  the  skies 
Scarce  we  lift  our  weeping  eyes; 
O,  by  all  Thy  pains  and  woe 
Suffered  once  for  man  below, 
Bending  from  Thy  throne  on  high, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

2  By  Thy  helpless  infant  years. 
By  Thy  life  of  want  and*  tears. 
By  Thy  days  of  sore  distress 
In  the  savage  wilderness ; 

By  the  dread  mysterious  hour 
Of  the  insulting  tempter's  power; 
Turn,  O  turn  a  favoring  eye, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany ! 

3  By  Thine  hour  of  dire  despair, 
By  Thine  agony  of  prayer ; 

By  the  cross,  the  nail,  the  thorn, 
Piercing  spear,  and  torturing  scorn ; 

(114) 


HOLY  WEEK. 


65 


By  the  gloom  that  veiled  the  skies 
O'er  the  dreadful  sacrifice ; 
Listen  to  our  humble  cry, 
Hear  our  solemn  Litany  ! 
'  4  By  Thy  deep  expiring  groan ; 
By  the  sad  sepulchral  stone ; 
By  the  vault  whose  dark  abode 
Held  in  vain  the  rising  God ; 
O,  from  earth  to  heaven  restored, 
Mighty,  reascended  Lord, 
Listen,  listen  to  the  cry 
Of  our  solemn  Litany ! 


STRICKEN,  smitten,  and  afflicted, 
See  Him  dying  on  the  tree ! 
'T.is  the  Christ  by  man  rejected ; 
Yes,  my  soul,  't  is  He !  't  is  He ! 

2  Mark  the  Sacrifice  appointed ! 

See  who  bears  the  awful  load ; 
'Tis  the  Word,  the  Lord's  Anointed 
Son  of  man,  and  Son  of  God. 

3  Here  we  have  a  firm  foundation ; 

Here  the  refuge  of  the  lost ; 
Christ's  the  Rock  of  our  salvation : 
His  the  JSTame  of  which,  we  boast. 

4  Lamb  of  God  for  sinners  wounded' 

Sacrifice  to  cancel  guilt ! 
None  shall  ever  be  confounded 
Who  on  Thee  their  hope  have  built. 


ALAS !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  He  devote  that  sacred  Head 
For  such  a  worm  as  1  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 
And  Love  beyond  degree  ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 

And  shut  his  glories  in, 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died 
For  man  the  creature's  sin ! 


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120 


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(115) 


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THE  CHUKCH  YEAR: 


4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  His  dear  cross  appears ; 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  in  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe. 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away : 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

121 

0 SACRED  Head,  now  wounded. 
With  grief  and  shame  weighed  down, 
Now  scornfully  surrounded 

With  thorns,  Thy  only  crown  ! 
O  sacred  Head,  what  glory, 

What  bliss,  till  now,  was  Thine ! 
Yet,  though  despised  and  gory, 
I  joy  to  call  Thee  mine. 

2  How  art  Thou  pale  with  anguish, 

With  sore  abuse  and  scorn ! 
How  does  that  visage  languish. 

Which  once  was  bright  as  morn  ! 
What  Thou,  my  Lord,  hast  sulfered, 

Was  all  for  sinners'  gain  ; 
Mine,  mine  was  the  transgression, 

But  Thine  the  deadly  pain. 

3  Lo,  here  I  fall,  my  Saviour ! 

'Tis  I  deserve  Thy  place ! 
Look  on  me  with  Thy  favor. 

Vouchsafe  to  me  Thy  grace. 
Receive  me,  my  Redeemer ; 

My  Shepherd,  make  me  Thine ! 
Of  every  good  the  Fountain, 

Thou  art  the  Spring  of  mine  ! 

4  YvTiat  language  shall  I  borrow 

To  thank  Thee,  dearest  Friend, 
For  this  Thy  dying  sorrow, 

Thy  pity  without  end  I 
O  make  me  Thine  for  ever, 

And  should  I  fainting  be. 
Lord,  let  me  never,  never. 

Outlive  my  love  to  Thee. 

(116) 


HOLY  WEEK. 


5  Forbid  that  I  should  leave  Thee  ; 

O  Jesus,  leave  not  me  ; 
In  faith  may  I  receive  Thee, 

When  death  shall  set  me  free. 
When  strength  and  comfort  languish, 

And  I  must  hence  depart, 
Release  me  then  from  anguish 

By  Thine  own  wounded  heart. 

122 

JESUS,  Thy  soul,  for  ever  blest, 
Hath  gone  among  the  dead, 
And  to  his  peaceful  place  of  rest 
The  dying  thief  hath  led. 

2  And  all  for  us ;  that  when,  ere  long, 

We  shall  resign  our  breath, 
We  may  not  fear  to  go  among 
The  unseen  .shades  of  death. 

3  In  death's  dark  vale  I  soon  must  be. 

But  I  will  nothing  fear ; 
Thy  rod  and  staff  will  comfort  me ; 
Thou  hast  Thyself  been  there. 

123 

ALL  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow, 
Human  taunts  and  Satan's  spite; 
Death  shall  be  despoiled  to-morrow 

Of  the  prey  he  grasps  to-night ; 
Yet  once  more,  to  seal  his  doom, 
Christ  must  sleep  within  the  tomb. 

2  Fierce  and  deadly  was  the  anguish 
Which  on  yonder  Cross  He  bore ; 
How  did  soul  and  body  languish 
Till  the  toil  of  death  was  o'er  I 
But  that  toil,  so  fierce  and  dread, 
Bruised  and  crushed  the  serpent's  head. 

.  3  Close  and  still  the  grave  that  holds  Him, 
While  in  brief  repose  He  lies : 

Deep  the  slumber  that  enfolds  Him, 
Veiled  awhile  from  mortal  eyes; 

Slumber  such  as  needs  must  b© 

After  hard-won  victory, 

(117) 


68  THE  CHUKCH  YEAR: 


4  We  this  ni^ht  with  plaintive  voicing 
Chant  His  requiem  soft  and  low  ; 
Loftier  strains  of  loud  rejoicin,^ 

From  to-morrow's  harp  shall  flow : 
Death  and  hell  at  length  are  slain, 
Christ  hath  triumphed,  Christ  doth  reign. 


EASTEK. 

124: 

THE  day  of  Resurrection ! 
Earth,  tell  it  out  abroad  I 
The  Passover  of  gladness, 

The  Passover  of  God ! 
From  death  to  Life  eternal, 
From  earth  unto  the  sky, 
Our  Christ  hath  brought  us  over, 
With  hymns  of  victory. 
2  Our  hearts  be  pure  from  evil, 
That  we  may  see  aright 
The  Lord  in  rays  eternal 
Of  Resurrection  light : 
And  listening  to  His  accents, 

May  hear,  so  calm  and  plain, 
His  own  All  hail !  —  and  hearing, 
May  raise  the  victor  strain, 
a  Now  let  the  heavens  be  joyful ! 
Let  earth  her  song  begin ! 
Let  all  the  world  keep  triumph, 

And  all  that  is  therein  : 
In  grateful  exultation 

Their  notes  let  all  things  blend. 
For  Christ  the  Lord  hath  risen, 
Our  Joy  that  hath  no  end. 

125 

IT- RE  yet  the  dawn  hath  filled  the  skies, 
J   Behold  my  Saviour  Christ  arise  ; 
He  chaseth  from  us  sin  and  night. 
And  brings  us  joy  and  life  and  light. 
2  He  feeds  me,  comforts  and  defends. 
And  when  I  die,  His  angel  sends 
To  bear  me  whither  He  is  gone, 
For  of  His  own  He  loseth  none. 

(118) 


EASTER. 


3  Strong  Champion  I  for  this  comfort,  see 
The  whole  world  brings  her  thanks  to  Thee 
And  once  we  too  shall  raise  above 
More  sweet  and  loud  the  song  we  love. 

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CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day, 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say. 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high  ; 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done, 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won: 
Lo !  the  Sun's  eclipse  is  o'er ; 

Lo !  He  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal ; 
Christ  has  burst  the  gates  of  hell ! 
Death  in  vain  forbids  His  rise  ; 
Christ  hath  opened  Paradise. 

4  Lives  again  our  glorious  King ; 
Where,  O  Death,  is  now  Thy  sting? 
Dying  once,  He  all  doth  save  ; 
"Where  thy  victory,  O  Grave  ? 

5  Soar  we  now  where  Christ  has  led, 
Following  our  exalted  Head : 
Made  like  Him,  like  Him  we  rise ; 
Ours  the  cross,  the  grave,  the  skies  I 

6  Hail,  the  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven  I 
Praise  to  Thee  by  both  be  given : 
Thee  we  greet  triumphant  now ; 
Hail,  the  Resurrection  Thou ! 

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GIYE  thanks  to  God  the  Lord  ! 
The  victory  is  ours ; 
And  hell  is  overcome 
By  Christ's  triumphant  powers. 
The  monster  sin  in  chains  is  bound, 
And  death  has  felt  his  mortal  wound. 
2  Now  o'er  the  vanquished  tomb, 
Behold  the  trophy  blaze : 
The  banner  of  the  Cross, 
That  pours  its  streaming  rays, 
To  mark  the  path  where  Jesus  trod, 
And  upward  guide  our  steps  to  God. 


(119) 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


3  Give  thanks  to  God  the  Lord ! 

The  victory  is  vron  ; 
And  up  the  path  to  heaven 

Our  march  is  now  begun. 
The  hymn  of  joy  exulting  raise, 
And  shout  aloud  the  Saviour's  praise. 

^8      Aurora  coelum  purpurat. 

HEAVEN  vrith  rosy  mom  is  glowing, 
Songs  of  triumph  fill  the  air, 
Strains  of  praise  from  earth  are  flowing, 
Hell  is  writhing  in  despair. 

2  Earth's  great  King  in  glory  springing 

From  the  deep  sepulchral  height, 
While  loud  anthems  round  are  ringing, 
Leads  His  saints  to  life  and  light. 

3  Useless  watch  the  guard  are  keeping 

O'er  that  tomb  so  still  and  lone  ; 
He  Who  there  in  death  was  sleeping, 
Bursts  the  seal,  and  rends  the  stone. 

4  "  Weep  no  more  ;  no  more  be  given 

Gushing  tears  and  mournful  sighs ; 
For  the  grave's  dark  gates  are  riven; 
Christ  is  risen  1"  the  Angel  cries. 

0  Be  our  Paschal  joy  unending  ! 

And,  O  Lord,  deign  Thou  to  save 
Contrite  souls,  that,  lowly  bending, 
Pray  for  life  beyond  the  grave. 

6»  Praise  the  Father,  earth  and  heaven, 
Praise  the  Son,  Who  rose  this  day, 
To  the  Spirit  praise  be  given — 
Three  in  One,  and  One  in  Three. 


29 


CHRIST  hath  arisen! 
Death  is  no  more ! 
Lo !  the  white-robed  ones 

Sit  by  the  door. 
Dawn,  golden  Morning, 

Scatter  the  night ! 
Haste,  ye  disciples  glad. 
First  with  the  light. 

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EASTEK. 


2  Break  forth  in  singing, 

O  world  newborn ! 
Chant  the  great  Easter-tide, 

Christ's  holy  morn. 
Chant  Him,  young  sunbeams, 

Dancing  in  mirth  ! 
Chant,  all  ye  winds  of  God, 

Coursing  the  earth ! 

3  Chant  Him,  ye  laughing  flowers, 

Fresh  from  the  sod ! 
Chant  Him,  wild  leaping  streams, 

Praising  your  God ! 
Break  from  thy  winter, 

Sad  heart,  and  sing  ! 
Bud  with  thy  blossoms  fair, 

Christ  is  Thy  Spring. 

4  Come  where  the  Lord  hath  lain, 

Past  is  the  gloom ; 
See  the  full  eye  of  day 

Smile  through  the  tomb. 
Hark,  angel  voices 

Fall  from  the  skies : — 
"  Christ  hath  arisen !" 

Glad  heart,  arise ! 

ISO 

THE  strife  is  o'er,  the  battle  done ! 
The  triumph  of  the  Lord  is  won ; 
O  let  the  song  of  praise  be  sung. 

Halleluia ! 

The  powers  of  death  have  done  their  worst, 
And  Jesus  hath  His  foes  dispersed ; 
Let  shouts  of  praise  and  joy  outburst. 

Halleluia ! 

On  that  third  morn  He  rose  again 
In  glorious  majesty  to  reign  ; 
O  let  us  swell  the  joyful  strain. 

Halleluia ! 

He  closed  the  yawning  gates  of  hell ; 
The  bar^  from  heaven's  high  portals  fell ; 
Let  songs  of  joy  His  triumphs  tell. 

Halleluia  I 


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72  THE  CHUECH  YEAR: 


5  Lord,  by  the  stripes  which  wounded  Thee, 
From  death's  dread  sting  Thy  servant  free, 
That  we  may  live  and  sing  to  Thee, 
Halleluia ! 
Halleluia!  Halleluia!  Halleluia! 


131 

HE  is  risen !  He  is  risen ! 
Tell  it  with  a  joyful  voice ; 
He  has  burst  His  three  days'  prison, 
Let  the  whole  wide  earth  rejoice : 
Death  is  conquered,  man  is  free, 
Christ  has  won  the  victory. 

2  Tell  it  to  the  sinners,  weeping 

Over  deeds  in  darkness  done, 
"Weary  fast  and  vigil  keeping, 

Brightly  breaks  their  Easter  sun ; 
Blood  can  wash  all  sins  away, 
Christ  has  conquered  hell  to-day. 

3  Come,  with  high  and  holy  gladness, 

Chant  our  Lord's  triumphant  lay ; 
Not  one  touch  of  twilight  sadness 

Dims  His  Resurrection  Day  ; 
Brightly  dawns  the  radiant  East, 
Brighter  far  our  Easter  Feast. 

4  He  is  risen !  He  is  risen ! 

He  has  ope'd  the  eternal  gate ; 
We  are  free  from  sin's  dark  prison. 

Risen  to  a  holier  state  ; 
Soon  a  brighter  Easter  beam 
On  our  longing  eyes  shall  stream. 

132 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day. 
Christians,  haste  your  vows  to  pay^ , 
Offer  ye  your  praises  meet. 
At  the  Paschal  Victim's  feet. 
For  the  sheep  the  Lamb  hath  bled, 
Sinless  in  the  sinner's  stead  ; 
Christ  is  risen,  to-day  we  cry ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 


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EASTEE. 


2  Christ,  the  Victim  undefiled, 
Man  to  God  hath  reconciled, 
Whilst  in  strange  and  awful  strife 
Met  together  Death  and  Life. 
Christians,  on  this  happy  day, 
Haste  with  joy  your  vows  to  pay ; 
"  Christ  is  risen,"  to-day  we  cry  ; 
Now  He  lives  no  more  to  die. 

3  Christ,  who  once  for  sinners  bled, 
Now  the  first-born  from  the  dead, 
Throned  in  endless  might  and  power^ 
Lives  and  reigns  for  evermore. 
Hail,  eternal  Hope  on  high  I 

Hail,  Thou  King  of  victory  ! 
Hail,  Thou  Prince  of  Life  adored! 
Help  and  save  us,  gracious  Lord ! 


LET  the  song  be  begun, 
For  the  battle  is  done, 
And  the  victory  won, 
And  the  foe  is  scattered, 
And  the  prison  shatteried: 
Sing  ofjoy,joy,joy, 

And  to-day  raise  the  lay, 
Glory  in  the  highest.  Amen. 

2  They  that  followed  in  pain 
Shall  now  follow  to  reign. 
And  the  crown  shall  obtain : 

They  were  sore  assaulted, 
They  shall  be  exalted : 

Sing  of  rest,  rest,  rest ; 
And  again  pour  the'strain, 

Glory  in  the  highest.  Amen, 

3  For  the  foe  never  more 
Can  approach  to  the  shore 
Where  the  conflict  is  o'er: 

There  isj  oy  supernal, 
There  is  life  eternal : 

Sing  of  peace,  peace,  peace  ; 
Earth  and  skies  bid  it  rise, 

Glory  in  the  highest.  Amen. 

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74 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


4  Then  be  brave,  then  be  true, 

Ye  despised  and  ye  few, 

For  the  crown  is  for  you ; 
Christ,  that  went  before  you, 
Spreads  His  buckler  o'er  you ; 

Sing  of  hope,  hope,  hope  ; 
And  to-day  raise  the  lay. 

Glory  in  the  highest.  Amen. 

134: 

DAY  of  wonder,  day  of  gladness. 
Hail  thy  ever  glorious  light  I 
Gone  is  sorrow,  gone  is  sadness, 

Ended  is  the  gloomy  night ! 
Listen  to  the  augel's  story, — 

Cast  away  all  dark  and  dread  ; 
Give  to  God  the  Father  glory  ! 
*'  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead !" 

2  In  the  triumph  of  this  hour. 

Jubilant  shall  swell  the  song ; 
Unto  Jesus,  honor,  power. 

Blessing,  victory  belong. 
Scattered  are  the  clouds  of  error. 

Sin  and  hell  are  captive  led : 
E'en  the  grave  is  free  from  terror, 
"  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead !" 

3  Every  people,  every  nation, 

Soon  shall  hear  the  gladsome  sound ; 
Joyous  tidings  of  salvation, 

Borne  to  earth's  remotest  bound. 
Then  shall  rise,  in  tones  excelling, 

Praise  for  grace  so  freely  shed ; 
And  the  Easter  hymn  be  swelling, 

"  Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead!" 

135 

THE  stone  is  rolled  away  from  the  door, 
And  the  sepulchre  dark  can  hold  no  more 
Jesus,  our  Immanuel, 
Conqueror  of  Death  and  Hell ! 
Only  the  linen  clothes  remain  : — 
Jesus  our  Lord  has  risen  again  ! 

Chorus,   Jesus  is  risen,  is  risen  to-day! 
Carol  exultingly — 
Conqueror  of  Death  and  Hell, 
Jesus,  Immanuel  ! 


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EASTEE. 


75 


2  The  stone  is  rolled  away  from  the  door, 
And  the  open  grave  shall  for  evermore 
Tell  of  Life  and  victory  won. 
Underneath  the  sealed  stone, 

There  Christ,  the  Life,  with  Death  hath  fought, 
And  His  own  arm  deliverance  wrought. 

3  The  stone  is  rolled  away  from  the  door, 
And  heavenly  Angels  clothed  with  power 
Bid  the  mourners  dry  their  tears ; 

Bid  the  fearful  cease  their  fears; 

"  Your  Master  is  not  here^"  they  say ; 

"  Come  see  the  place  where  Jesus  lay." 

4  Go  forth  with  Cephas,  James,  and  John, 
With  the  faithful  Maries  haste  ye  on ; 
Tell  ye  all  that,  as  He  said, 

Christ  is  risen  from  the  dead  ! 
Till  far  and  wide,  by  every  tongue, 
The  gladsome  Easter  song  be  sung. 

5  The  stone  from  the  door  is  rolled  away. 
Let  us  all  rejoice  on  Easter  day, 
Alleluias  let  us  sing; 

Death  for  us  has  lost  its  sting: 
Jesus  our  Lord,  to  mourning  hearts, 
Life,  pardon,  victory  imparts. 

136 

**  ^Y^ELCOME,  happy  morning!"  age  to  age  shall 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  Heaven  is  won  to-day  ! 
Lo !  the  Dead  is  living,  God  for  evermore ! 
Him,  their  true  Creator,  all  His  works  adore !  [say. 
"  Welcome,  happy  morning !"  age  to  age  shall 

2  Earth  her  joy  confesses,  clothing  her  for  spring, 
All  fresh  gifts  returning  with  her  returning  King : 
Bloom  in  every  meadow,  leaves  on  every  bough, 
Speak  His  sorrow  ended,  hail  His  triumph  now : 

Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  Heaven  is  won  to- 
day. 

3  Months  in  due  succession,  days  of  lengthening 

light,  ■  [flight; 
Hours  and  passing  moments  praise  Thee  in  their 
Brightness  of  the  morning,  sky,  and  fields,  and  sea, 
Vanquisher  of  darkness,  bring  their  praise  to  Thee ! 

*'  Welcome,  happy  morning  I"  age  to  age  shall 


76  THE  CHUECH  YEAR: 


4  Loose  the  souls  long  prisoned,  bound  with  Satan's 
chain; 

All  that  now  is  fallen  raise  to  life  aprain ; 
Show  Thy  Face  in  brightness,  bid  the  nations  see, 
Bring  again  our  daylight:  day  returns  with  Thee! 
Hell  to-day  is  vanquished,  Heaven  is  won  to- 
day. 

137 

MORNING  breaks  upon  the  tomb ; 
Jesus  scatters  all  its  gloom ; 
Day  of  triumph  through  the  skies, 
See  the  glorious  Saviour  rise. 

2  Ye  who  are  of  death  afraid, 
Triumph  in  the  scattered  shade  | 
Drive  your  anxious  cares  away, 
See  the  place  where  Jesus  lay  ! 

3  Christian,  dry  your  flowing  tears, 
Chase  your  unbelieving  fears ; 
Look  on  His  deserted  grave. 
Doubt  no  more  His  power  to  save. . 

138 

LET  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring! 
Let  the  merry  church -bells  ring ! 

Hence  with  tears  and  sighing ; 
Frost  and  cold  have  fled  with  spring ; 

Life  hath  conquered  dying. 
Flowers  are  smiling,  fields  are  gay, 

Sunny  is  the  weather : 
"With  our  rising  Lord  to-day 
All  things  rise  together. 
Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring ! 

2  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring ! 
Let  the  birds  sing  out  again 

From  their  leafy  chapel. 
Praising  Him  with  Whom  in  vain 

Satan  sought  to  grapple. 
Sounds  of  joy  come  fast  and  clear, 

As  the  breezes  flutter; 
"  He  is  risen ;  He  is  not  here," 

Is  the  strain  they  utter. 
Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring  I  . 


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ASCENSION, 


77 


3  Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring ! 
Let  the  past  of  grief  be  past ; 

This  our  comfort  giveth, 
He  was  slain  on  Friday  last. 

But  to-day  He  liveth  ! 
Mourning  hearts  must  needs  be  gay, 

Joy  now  breaks  her  prison. 
Since  the  very  grave  can  say, 

"  He's  not  here,  He's  risen." 
Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring,  ring,  ring,  ring  J 


ASCEI^SION. 

139 

THE  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with 
Is  crowned  with  glory  now  ;  [thorns 
A  royal  diadem  adorns 
The  mighty  victor's  brow. 

2  The  highest  place  that  heaven  affords 

Is  His  by  sovereign  right: 
The  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
And  heaven's  eternal  Light. 

3  The  joy  of  all  who  dwell  above, 

The  joy  of  all  below, 
To  whom  He  manifests  His  love, 
And  grants  His  Name  to  know. 

4  To  them  the  Cross,  with  all  its  shame, 

With  all  its  grace,  is  given  ; 
Their  name  an  everlasting  name, 
Their  joy  the  joy  of  heaven. 

5  The  Cross  He  bore  is  life  and  health, 

Though  shame  and  death  to  Him  : 
His  people's  hope,  His  people's  wealth. 
Their  everlasting  theme. 

140 

SEE,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph  I 
See  the  King  in  royal  state, 
Hiding  on  the  clouds.  His  chariot, 

To  His  heavenly  palace-gate  ! 
Hark !  the  choirs  of  angel  voices 

Joyful  hallelujahs  sing, 
And  the  portals  high  are  lifted 
To  receive  their  heavenly  King  I 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


2  Who  is  this  that  comes  in  glory, 

With  the  trump  of  Jubilee  ? 
Lord  of  battles,  Grod  of  armies, 

He  has  gained  the  victory  ! 
Jesus  reigns,  adored  by  angels ; 

Man  with  God  is  on  the  throne* 
Mighty  Lord,  in  Thine  ascension 

We  by  faith  behold  our  own. 


il      Hymnum  canamus  gloricB, 

HYMN  of  glory  let  us  sing ;  [ring ; 

New  hymns  throughout  the  world  shall 
By  a  new  way  none  ever  trod, 
Christ  mounteth  to  the  throne  of  God. 


2  May  our  affections  thither  tend, 
And  thither  constantly  ascend, 
Where,  seated  on  the  Father's  throne. 
Thee  reigning  in  the  heavens  we  own ! 

3  Be  Thou  our  present  Joy,  0  Lord, 
Who  wilt  be  ever  our  Reward: 
And  as  the  countless  ages  flee, 
May  all  our  glory  be  in  Thee. 


HAIL  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise, 
Glorious,  to  His  native  skies  I 
Christ,  awhile  to  mortals  given, 
Reascends  His  native  heaven. 

2  Him  though  highest  heaven  receiveg, 
Still  He  loves  the  earth  He  leaves ; 
Though  returning  to  His  throne, 
Still  He  calls  mankind  His  own. 

S  See,  He  lifts  His  hands  above  ! 
See,  He  shows  the  prints  of  love  I 
Hark,  His  gracious  lips  bestow 
Blessings  on  His  Church  below ! 

4  Still  for  us  His  Death  He  pleads ; 
Prevalent,  He  intercedes : 
N  ear  Himself  prepares  our  place, 
Harbinger  of  human  race. 

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WHITSUNTIDE. 


WHITSUNTIDE. 

X43 

Komrrij  O  komm^  du  Geist  des  Lehens. 

COME,  O  come,  Thou  quickening  Spirit, 
Thou  for  ever  art  divine : 
Let  Thy  power  never  fail  me, 

Always  fill  this  heart  of  mine ; 
Thus  shall  grace,  and  truth,  and  light  , 
Dissipate  the  gloom  of  night. 

2  Grant  my  mind  and  my  affections 

Wisdom,  counsel,  purity  ; 
That  I  may  be  ever  seeking 

Naught  but  that  which  pleases  Thee, 
Let  Thy  knowledge  spread  and  grow, 
Working  error's  overthrow. 

8  Lead  me  to  green  pastures,  lead  me 

By  the  true  and  living  way, 
Shield  me  from  each  strong  temptation 

That  might  draw  my  heart  astray ; 
And  if  e'er  my  feet  should  turn, 
For  each  error  let  me  mourn. 

4  Holy  Spirit,  strong  and  mighty, 
Thou  who  makest  all  things  new, 
Make  Thy  work  within  me  perfect, 

Help  me  by  Thy  Word  so  true, 
Arm  me  with  that  Sword  of  Thine, 
And  the  victory  shall  be  mine. 

LET  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky : 
Christ,  our  ascended  Lord, 
Sends  down  His  Spirit  from  on  high, 

According  to  His  word : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

2  The  Spirit,  by  His  heaveiily  breath, 

Creates  new  life  within  ; 
He  quickens  sinners  from  the  death 

Of  trespasses  and  sin : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost! 


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THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


3  The  things  of  Christ  the  Spirit  takes, 

And  shows  them  unto  men  : 
The  fallen  soul  His  temple  makes  ; 

God's  image  stamps  again : 
All  hail  the  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  from  above, 

With  Thy  celestial  fire ; 
Come,  and  with  flames  of  zeal  and  love, 

Our  hearts  and  tongues  inspire ! 
Be  this  our  day  of  Pentecost, 
The  coming  of  the  Holy  Ghost ! 

>         Veni  Sancte  Spiritus. 

HOLY  Spirit,  Lord  of  Light, 
From  Thy  clear  celestial  height, 
Thy  pure  beaming  radiance  give ; 
Come,  Thou  Father  of  the  poor  ! 
Come  with  treasures  which  endure ! 
Come,  Thou  Light  of  all  that  live ! 

2  Thou,  of  all  consolers  best. 
Visiting  the  troubled  breast, 

Dost  refreshing  peace  bestow : 
Thou  in  toil  art  comfort  sweet, 
Pleasant  coolness  in  the  heat, 

Solace  in  the  midst  of  woe. 

3  Light  immortal !  Light  divine ! 
Visit  Thou  these  hearts  of  Thine, 

And  our  inmost  being  fill : 
If  Thou  take  Thy  grace  away. 
Nothing  pure  in  man  will  stay  j 

All  his  good  is  turned  to  ill. 

4  Heal  our  wounds,  our  strength  renew ; 
On  our  dryness  pour  Thy  dew  ; 

Wash  the  stains  of  guilt  away: 
Bend  the  stubborn  heart  and  will ; 
Melt  the  frozen,  warm  the  chill ; 

Guide  the  steps  that  go  astray. 

5  Thou,  on  those  who  evermore 
Thee  confess  and  Thee  adore, 

In  Thy  sevenfold  gifts,  descend  ; 
Give  them  comfort  when  they  die, 
Give  them  life  with  Thee  on  high, 

Give  them  joys  which  never  end. 


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WHITSUNTIDE. 


Doxology. 

Praise  and  gloiy  be  to  Thee, 
Spirit  of  Eternity, 

With  tlie  Father  and  the  Son ; 
Praise,  as  in  the  ages  past, 
Praise,  as  shall  for  ever  last, 

To  the  holy  Three  in  One. 


SING  your  carols  to-day. 
And  your  gladsomest  lay, 
To  the  Paraclete  pay — 
Now  to  mortals  given, 
Now  sent  down  from  heaven ; 
Sing  of  joy,  joy,  joy. 

And  to-day  raise  the  lay, 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God. 

2  Death  and  hell  overcome, 
Easter  morn,  from  the  tomb 
Jesus  chased  all  the  gloom, — 

Ope'd  the  prison  portals — 
Freedom  brought  to  mortals. 

Sing  of  life,  life,  life, 
And  the  strain  raise  again. 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God. 

3  Forty  days  more  with  men 
Did  the  Lord  live  again, 
Blessed  rites  to  ordain. 

And  His  Kingdom  founded. 
By  the  round  world  bounded. 

Sing  of  joy,  joy,  joy, 
Till  it  rise  to  the  skies. 

Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God. 

4  Eisen,  never  to  die, 
Having  gone  up  on  high 
To  His  Throne  in  the  sky, 

He  sent  His  Spirit  Holy, 

To  bless  His  people  solely. 
Sing  of  j  oy ,  j oy ,  j  oy, 

Praise  His  Name  with  acclaim. 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God. 


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82  THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


5  With  bright  tongues,  as  of  flame, 
Then  the  Comforter  came, 
In  the  Blessed  One's  Name 

Dissipating  sadness, — 

Bringing  joy  and  gladness, — 
Sing  of  j  oy,  life,  and  i^eace : 

Him  adore,  evermore, 
Glory  be  to  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  God* 

C~^OME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  dove, 
^    With  all  Thy  quickening  powers ; 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 

2  Look  how  we  grovel  here  below, 

Fond  of  these  trifling  toys ; 
Our  souls,  how  heavily  they  go, 
To  reach  eternal  joys ! 

3  Dear  Lord,  and  shall  we  ever  live 

At  this  poor,  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  cold,  so  faint  to  Thee, 
And  Thine  to  us  so  great '? 

4  Come,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 

With  ail  Thy  quickening  jjowers. 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  Love, 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

14:8 

OTELL  us,  ye  that  from  your  home 
In  fertile  Mesopotamia  come, 
Ye  Parthians,  Medes,  and  Persians,  say, 
What  wondrous  rapture  is  yours  to-day  ? 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring, 
And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing? 
Res, :  In  our  own  tongue,  sublime  and  clear, 
The  Gospel's  glorious  sound  we  hear, — 
How  Jesus  died,  and  rose  again. 
And  poureth  His  Spirit  on  all  men. 
Cho. :  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah,  Hallelujah.  Amen 
2  Ye  pilgrims  from  the  .^geean  Sea, 
And  Phrygian  valleys  of  song  and  glee, — 
From  where  the  stormy  Pontus  roars, 
To  rude  Pamphylia's  rugged  shores, — 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring. 
And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing? 
Itesponse :  In  our  own  tongue,  etc. 

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WHITSUNTIDE. 


3  Ye  swarthy  sons  of  Father  Nile, 
And  ye  from  many  a  sea-girt  isle, 
From  warm  Cy rone's  luscious  land, 
And  Libyan  deserts  of  drifting  sand, — 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring, 

And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing? 
Response  :  In  our  own  tongue,  etc. 

4  Ye  cohorts  bold,  that  hither  come 
From  proud,  imperial,  sjilendid  Home, 
What  tidings  can  a  Jew  impart 
That  thus  can  ravish  a  Koman  heart? 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring, 

And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing  ? 
Response :  In  our  own  tongue,  etc. 

5  O  say,  ye  lusty  Cretans,  who 
Sail  o'er  the  Mediterranean  blue, 
And  ye  who  on  your  camels  bear 
Bich  freight  of  Araby's  incense  rare, — 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring, 

And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing? 
Response  :  In  our  own  tongue,  etc. 

6  Ye  tongues  and  tribes  of  living  men. 
When  leafy  Summer  is  come  again, — 
When  birds  sing  loud  on  every  side. 
And  earth  is  blooming  in  Whitsuntide, — 
O  tell  us  why  your  voices  ring. 

And  all  so  joyfully,  cheerily,  merrily  sing? 
Response :  In  our  own  tongue,  etc. 


149 

HOLY  GHOST,  with  light  divine, 
Shine  upon  this  heart  of  mine  I 
Chase  the  shades  of  night  away, 
Turn  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  Let  me  see  my  Saviour's  face, 
Let  me  all  His  beauties  trace ; 
Show  those  glorious  truths  to  me, 
Which  are  only  known  to  Thee. 

3  Holy  Ghost,  with  power  divine, 
Cleanse  this  guilty  heart  of  mine: 
In  Thy  mercy  pity  me, 

From  sin's  bondage  set  me  fre«, 

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84  THE  CHUKCH  YEAR: 

4  Holy  Ghost,  with  joy  divine, 
Cheer  this  saddened  heart  of  mine; 
Yield  a  sacred,  settled  peace, 

Let  it  grow  and  still  increase. 

5  Holy  Spirit,  all  divine, 

Dwell  within  this  heart  of  mine; 
Cast  down  every  idol  throne, 
Reign  supreme,  and  reign  alone, 

6  See,  to  Thee  I  yield  my  heart ; 
Shed  Thy  life  through  every  part, 
A  pure  temple  I  would  be, 
Wholly  dedicate  to  Thee. 


TKIIS^ITY. 

150 

BLESSED  Father !  Great  Creator ! 
Humbly  at  Thy  feet  we  bend; 
To  Thy  throne  for  all  Thy  favors, 
Youthful  praises  now  we  send. 

Blessed  Father ! 
To  our  youthful  songs  attend. 

2  Blessed  Jesus  !  Great  Redeemer ! 

Sadly  by  Thy  Cross  we  stand ; 
On  that  Cross  Thou  died  st  to  bring  us 
To  the  joys  of  Thy  right  hand. 

Blessed  Jesus ! 
Bring  us  to  Thy  Heavenly  land, 

3  Blessed  Spirit !  Great  Consoler ! 

Make  our  hearts  Thy  dwelling  place; 
Teach  us,  guide  us,  sanctify  us, 
And  console  us  all  our  days. 

Blessed  Spirit ! 
Ever  cheer  us  with  Thy  grace, 

4  Blessed  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit, 

Glorious  Godhead,  Three  in  One  I 
Guide  us  to  the  heaven  of  heavens, 
Through  the  merits  of  the  Son. 

Guide  and  guard  us. 
Till  we  see  Him  on  the  throne. 


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TEINITY.  85 

151 

HAIL  I  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 
"Whom  One  in  Three  we  know ; 
By  all  Thy  heavenly  hosts  adored, 
By  all  Thy  Church  below. 

2  One  undivided  Trinity 

With  triumph  we  proclaim  ; 
Thy  universe  is  full  of  Thee, 
And  speaks  Thy  glorious  Name. 

3  Thee,  holy  Father,  we  confess : 

Thee,  holy  Son,  adore ; 
And  Thee,  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  bless, 
And  worship  evermore. 

4  Hail  !  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord, 

Our  heavenly  song  shall  be ; 
Supreme,  essential  One,  adored 
In  co-eternal  Three  I 

152 

HOLY,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 
Early  in  the  morning  our  song  shall  rise  to 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  merciful  and  mighty ;    [Thee : 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity !  • 

2  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  all  the  saints  adore  Thee,  [sea; 
Casting  down  their  golden  crowns  around  the  glassy 
Cherubim  and  Seraphim  falling  down  before  Thee, 

Which  wert,  and  art,  and  evermore  shall  be. 

3  Holy,  Holy,  Holy !  though  the  darkness  hide  Thee, 
Though  the  eye  of  sinful  man  Thy  glory  may  not  see, 
Only  Thou  art  holy:  there  is  none  beside  Thee 

Perfect  in  power,  in  love,  and  purity. 

4  Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord  God  Almighty  ! 

All  Thy  works  shall  praise  Thy  Name,  in  earth, 

and  sky,  and  sea: 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  merciful  and  mighty; 
God  in  Three  Persons,  Blessed  Trinity  ! 

153 

C"^OME,  Thou  almighty  King, 
y    Help  us  Thy  Name  to  sing, 
Help  us  to  praise ! 
Father  all  glorious, 
O'er  all  victorious. 
Come  and  reign  over  us. 
Ancient  of  days. 


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86 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


2  Jesus,  our  Lord,  descend'; 
From  all  our  foes  defend, 

Nor  let  us  fall ; 
Let  Thine  almighty  aid 
Our  sure  defence  be  made ; 
Oar  souls  on  Thee  be  stayed; 

Lord,  hear  our  call ! 

3  Come,  Thou  incarnate  Word, 
Gird  on  Thy  mighty  sword, 

Our  prayer  attend : 
Come,  and  Thy  people  bless. 
And  give  Thy  word  success ; 
Spirit  of  holiness, 

On  us  descend. 

4  Come,  holy  Comforter, 
Thy  sacred  witness  bear 

In  this  glad  hour : 
Thou  who  almighty  art, 
Now#*ule  in  every  heart, 
And  ne'er  from  us  depart, 

Spirit  of  power ! 

6  To  the  great  One  in  Three 
Eternal  praises  be, 

Hence,  evermore ! 
His  sovereign  Majesty 
May  we  in  glory  see, 
»  And  to  eternity 

Love  and  adore. 


THE  REFOKMATION"  AND  THE 
CHURCH. 

154: 

ZION  stands  with  hills  surrounded ; 
Zion  kept  by  power  divine  -; 
All  her  foes  shall  be  confounded, 
Though  the  world  in  arms  combine. 

Happy  Zion, 
What  a  favored  lot  is  thine ! 
2  Every  human  tie  may  perish ; 

Friend  to  friend  unfaithful  prove ; 
Mothers  cease  their  own  to  cherish ; 

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THE  REFORMATION  AND  THE  CHURCH.  87 


Heaven  and  earth  at  last  remove: 

But  no  changes 
Can  attend  Jehovah's  love. 

3  In  the  furnace  God  may  prove  thee, 

Thence  to  bring  thee  forth  more  bright, 
But  can  never  cease  to  love  thee ; 
Thou  art  precious  in  His  sight  • 

God  is  with  thee, 
God,  thine  everlasting  Light. 

155 

THE  Church's  one  foundation 
Is  Jesus  Christ  her  Lord ; 
She  is  His  new  creation 

By  water  and  the  Word  ; 
From  heaven  He  came  and  sought  her 

To  be  His  holy  Bride, 
With  His  own  blood  He  bought  her, 
And  for  her  life  He  died. 

2  Elect  from  every  nation. 

Yet  one  o'er  all  the  earth, 
Her  charter  of  salvation 

One  Lord,  one  Faith,  one  Birth 
One  holy  Name  she  blesses, 

Partakes  one  holy  Food, 
And  to  one  Hope  she  presses, 

With  every  grace  endued, 

3  Though  with  a  scornful  wonder 

Men  see  her  sore  opprest. 
By  schisms  rent  asunder, 

By  heresies  distrest, 
Yet  saints  their  v/atch  are  keeping. 

Their  cry  goes  up,  "  How  long?" 
And  soon  the  night  of  weeping 

Shall  be  the  morn  of  song. 

4  Mid  toil,  and  tribulation, 

And  tumult  of  her  war. 
She  waits  the  consummation 

Of  peace  for  evermore ; 
Till  with  the  vision  glorious 

Her  longing  eyes  are  blest. 
And  the  great  Church  victorious 

Shall  be  the  Church  at  rest. 


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88 


THE  CHURCH  YEAR: 


13 G  Einfeste  Burg  ist  unser  Gott, 

A MIGHTY  Fortress  is  our  God, 
A  trusty  Shield  and  Weapon ; 
He  helps  us  free  from  every  need 
That  hath  us  now  o'ertaken. 
The  old  bitter  foe 
Means  us  deadly  woe : 
Deep  guile  and  great  might 
Are  his  dread  arms  in  fight 
On  earth  is  not  his  equal. 

2  With  might  of  ours  can  naught  be  done, 
Soon  were  our  loss  effected  ; 
But  for  us  fights  the  Valiant  One 
Whom  God  Himself  elected. 
Ask  ye,  Who  is  this 
Jesus  Christ  it  is, 
Of  Sabaoth  Lord, 
And  there's  none  other  God, 
He  holds  the  field  for  ever 

8  Tho'  devils  all  the  world  should  fill, 
All  watching  to  devour  us, 
We  tremble  not,  we  fear  no  ill. 
They  cannot  overpower  us. 

This  world's  prince  may  still 
Scowl  fierce  as  he  will, 
^  He  can  harm  us  none. 

He's  judged,  the  deed  is  done, 
One  little  word  o'erthrows  him. 


4  The  Word  they  still  shall  let  remain, 
And  not  a  thank  have  for  it, 
He's  by  our  side  upon  the  plain, 
With  His  good  gifts  and  Spirit, 
Take  they  then  our  life, 
Goods,  fame,  child,  and  wife ; 
When  their  worst  is  done. 
They  yet  have  nothing  won, 
The  Kingdom  ours  remaineth. 

57 

I LOVE  the  Church,  the  holy  Church, 
The  Saviour's  spotless  Bride ; 
And  O,  I  love  her  palaces. 
Through  all  the  world  so  wide. 

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THE  REFOEMATION  AND  THE  CHURCH.  89 


2  I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church", 

That  o'er  our  life  presides — 
The  birth,  the  bridal,  and  the  grave, 
And  many  an  hour  besides. 

3  Be  mine  through  life  to  live  in  her, 

And  when  the  Lord  shall  call, 
To  die  in  her,  the  Spouse  of  Christ, 
The  Mother  of  us  all. 

158 

GLORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoken, 
Zion,  City  of  our  God  ; 
He,  whose  word  cannot  be  broken. 
Formed  thee  for  His  own  abode. 
On  the  Rock  of  Ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 
With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love, 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove. 
Who  can  faint  while  such  a  river 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  to  assuage ! 
Grace,  which,  like  the  Lord,  the  Giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Saviour,  if  of  Zion's  city 

I,  through  grace,  a  member  am. 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  Thy  Name. 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure. 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure 

None  but  Zion's  children  know. 

159 

MY  Church  !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church  ! 
My  fathers'  and  my  own  ! 
On  Prophets  and  Apostles  built, 

And  Christ  the  corner-stone ! 
All  else  beside,  by  storm  or  tide. 

May  yet  be  overthrown ; 
But  not  my  Church — my  dear  old  Church — 
My  fathers'  and  my  own ! 


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90  THE  CHURCH  YEAR  : 


2  My  Church !  my  Church !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

My  glory  and  my  pride  ! 
Firm  in  the  Faith  Immanuel  taught, 

She  holds  no  faith  beside. 
Upon  tliis  Rock,  'gainst  every  shock, 

Though  gates  of  hell  assail. 
She  stands  secure,  with  promise  sure, 

"  They  never  shall  prevail." 

3  My  Church !  my  Church  !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

I  love  her  ancient  name  ; 
And  God  forbid,  a  child  of  hers 

Should  ever  do  her  shame  ! 
Her  mother-care,  I'll  ever  share ; 

Her  child  I  am  alone, 
Till  He  who  gave  me  to  her  arms 

Shall  call  me  to  His  own. 

4  My  Church !  my  Church  !  my  dear  old  Church ! 

I've  heard  the  tale  of  blood. 
Of  hearts  that  loved  her  to  the  death — 

The  great,  the  wise,  the  good. 
Our  martyred  sires  dej&ed  the  fires 

For  Christ  the  crucified ; 
The  once  delivered  Faith  to  keep, 

They  burned,  they  bled,  they  died. 

6  My  Church  !  my  Church  !  I  love  my  Church, 

For  she  exalts  my  Lord  ! 
She  speaks,  she  breathes,  she  teaches  not, 

But  from  His  written  Word. 
And  if  her  voice  bids  me  rejoice, 

From  all  my  sins  released ; 
'Tis  through  the  atoning  sacrifice, 

And  Jesus  is  the  Priest. 

6  My  Church !  my  Church  !  I  love  my  Church, 

For  she  doth  lead  me  on 
To  Zion's  Palace  Beautiful, 

Where  Christ  my  Lord  hath  gone. 
.  From  all  below,  she  bids  me  go. 

To  Him,  the  Life,  the  Way, 
The  Truth  to  guide  my  erring  feet 

From  darkness  into  day. 

7  Then  here,  my  Church  !  my  dear  old  Church  ! 

Th)""  child  would  add  a  vow, 
To  that  whose  token  once  was  signed 
Upon  his  infant  brow : — 


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THE  WORD. 


Assault  who  may,  kiss  and  betray, 

Dishonor  and  disown, 
My  Church  shall  yet  be  dear  to  me, 

My  fathers'  and  my  own  ! 


THE  WOED. 

OWORD  of  God  Incarnate, 
O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky  ; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 
That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps, 
Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

2  The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine, 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored  ; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word. 

3  It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  world : 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass. 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea. 
Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 

4  O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  burnished  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Thy  true  light  as  of  old  : 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace, 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended. 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face. 

161 

How  precious  is  the  Book  divine, 
By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

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92 


THE  WORD. 


2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears ; 
Life,  Mght,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  Lamp,  through  all  the  tedious  night 

Of  life,  shall  guide  our  way, 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Doxology. 
All  glory  to  th'  Eternal  Three, 

And  undivided  One, 
As  was,  is  now,  and  e'er  shall  be, 

While  endless  ages  run. 


A GLORY  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun ; 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives,  but  borrows  none, 

2  The  Hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 

His  gracious  light  and  heat. 
His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise ; 
They  rise,  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  Thine, 

For  such  a  bright  display 
As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 

The  steps  of  Him  I  love, 
Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 


LORD  of  all  power  and  might, 
Father  of  love  and  light. 
Speed  on  Thy  Word ! 
Oh  !  let  the  Gospel  sound 
All  the  wide  world  around, 
Wherever  man  is  found ; 
God  speed  His  Word. 


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163 


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BAPTISM. 


2  On  this  high  Jubilee 
Thine  lot  the  glory  be : 

Hallelujah ! 
Thine  was  the  mighty  plan, 
From  Thee  the  work  began : 
Away  with  praise  to  man. 

Glory  to  God ! 

3  Lo !  what  embattled  foes, 
Stern  in  their  hate,  oppose 

God's  holy  Word ; 
One  for  His  truth  we  stand, 
Strong  in  His  own  right  hand, 
Firm  as  a  martyr  band. 

God  shield  His  Word ! 

4  Onward  shall  be  our  course, 
Despite  of  fraud  and  force  ; 

God  is  before : 
His  Word  ere  long  shall  run 
Free  as  the  noonday  sun  ; 
His  purpose  must  be  done : 

God  bless  His  Word. 

164: 

Erhalt  uns,  Herr^  hex  Deinem  Wort. 

LORD,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word  : 
Curb  those  who  fain  by  craft  or  sword 
Would  wrest  the  kingdom  from  Thy  Son, 
And  set  at  naught  all  He  hath  done. 

2  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  Thy  power  make  known 
For  Thou  art  Lord  of  lords  alone : 
Defend  Thy  Christendom,  that  we 

May  evermore  sing  praise  to  Thee. 

3  O  Comforter,  of  priceless  worth, 
Send  peace  and  unity  on  earth. 
Support  us  in  our  final  strife. 
And  lead  us  out  of  death  to  life. 


BAPTISM. 

STILL  bright  and  blue  doth  Jordan  flow, 
Between  his  banks  all  rough  and  bold, 
And  round  the  far  forgotten  shore 
Where  Jesus  was  baptized  of  old. 

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94 


BAPTISM. 


2  Still  in  Thy  Church,  O  Lord,  flow  on 

The  consecrating  waters  bright ; 
And  still  the  Holy  Dove  comes  down, 
To  wash  our  sinful  spirits  white. 

3  And  still  above  the  new-crossed  brow 

Are  said  the  Three  Great  Names  divine ; 
And  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost 
Are  near  to  bless  that  healing  sign. 

4  O,  as  Thy  children  wander  on. 

Still  o'er  them  brood.  Thou  Threefold  Power; 
And  still  the  vow  be  on  their  souls 
They  breathed  in  their  baptismal  hour. 


166 

Ich  bin  getmift  auf  Deinen  Namen 

FATHER,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit, 
I'm  baptized  in  Thy  dear  Name ; 
In  the  seed  Thou  dost  inherit, 
With  the  people  Thou  dost  claim, 

I  am  reckoned  ; 
And  for  me  the  Saviour  came. 

2  Thou  receivest  me,  O  Father, 

As  a  child  and  heir  of  Thine  ; 
Jesus,  Thou  who  diedst,  yea,  rather 
Ever  livest,  Thou  art  mine. 

Thou,  O  Spirit, 
Art  my  Guide,  my  light  divine. 

3  I  have  pledged,  and  would  not  falter, 

Truth,  obedience,  love  to  Thee ; 
I  have  vows  upon  Thine  altar, 
Ever  Thine  alone  to  be  ; 

And  for  ever 
Sin  and  all  its  lusts  to  flee. 

4  Gracious  God,  all  Thou  hast  spoken 

In  this  covenant  shall  take  place ; 
But  if  I,  alas !  have  broken 
These  my  vows,  hide  not  Thy  facej 

And  from  falling 
0  restore  me  by  Thy  grace  ! 

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CONFIRMATION. 


5  Lord,  to  Thee  I  now  surrender 

All  I  have,  and  all  I  am  ; 
Make  my  heart  more  true  and  tender, 
Glorify  in  me  Thy  Name. 

Let  obedience 
To  Thy  will  be  all  my  aim. 

6  Help  me  in  this  high  endeavor, 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost ! 
Bind  my  heart  to  Thee  for  ever, 
Till  I  join  the  heavenly  host. 

Living,  dying, 
Let  me  make  in  Thee  my  boast. 


j^^y  COISTFIEMATION 

BLESSED  Saviour,  who  hast  taught  me 
I  should  live  to  Thee  alone ; 
All  these  years  Thy  hand  hath  brought  me, 

Since  I  first  was  made  Thine  own. 
At  the  Font  my  vows  were  spoken 

By  my  parents  in  the  Lord  ; 
That  my  vows  shall  be  unbroken. 
At  the  Altar  I  record. 

2  I  would  trust  in  Thy  protecting. 

Wholly  rest  upon  Thine  arm  ; 
Follow  wholly  Thy  directing, 

O  my  only  Guard  from  harm  ! 
Meet  me  now  with  Thy  salvation. 

In  Thy  Church's  ordered  way  ; 
Let  me  feel  Thy  Confirmation 

In  Thy  truth  and  fear  to-day : 

3  So  that  might  and  firmness  gaining, 

Hope  in  danger,  joy  in  grief. 
Now  and  evermore  remaining 

In  the  Catholic  belief, 
Resting  in  my  Saviour's  merit. 

Strengthened  with  the  Spirit's  strength 
With  Thy  Church  I  may  inherit 

All  my  Father's  joy  at  length. 

168 

THINE  for  ever!  God  of  love. 
Hear  us  from  Thy  throne  above  ; 
Thine  for  ever  may  we  be, 
Here  and  in  eternity. 


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PRAYEE. 


2  Thine  for  ever !  Lord  of  Life, 
Shield  us  through  our  earthly  strife ; 
Thou,  the  Life,  the  Truth,  the  Way, 
Guide  us  to  the  realms  of  day. 

3  Thine  for  ever  !  O  how  blest 
They  who  find  in  Thee  their  rest ; 
Saviour,  Guardian,  heavenly  Friend, 
O  defend  us  to  the  end. 

4  Thine  for  ever !  Thou  our  Guide, 
All  our  wants  by  Thee  supplied, 
All  our  sins  by  Thee  forgiven, 
Lead  us,  Lord,  from  earth  to  heaven. 


PRAYEE. 

39 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer : 
He  Himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Therefore  will  not  say  thee  nay. 

2  Thou  art  coming  to  a  King  ; 
Large  petitions  with  thee  bring  ; 
For  His  grace  and  power  are  such. 
None  can  ever  ask  too  much. 

3  With  my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  Thy  Blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt. 

4  Lord,  I  come  to  Thee  for  rest 
Take  possession  of  my  breast ; 

There  Thy  blood-boiight  right  maintain,- 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  Thy  love  my  spirit  cheer ; 

As  my  Guide,  my  Guard,  my  Friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Show  me  what  I  have  to  do. 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith. 

Let  me  die  Thy  people's  death. 

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PRAYER. 

110 

NEARER,  my  God,  to  Thee 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 
E'en  though  it  be  a  cross 

That  raiseth  me ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 
Nearer  to  Thee ! 

2  Though,  like  the  wanderer, 

The  sun  gone  down, 
Darkness  be  over  me, 

My  rest  a  stone. 
Yet  in  my  dreams  Pd  be, 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

3  There  let  my  way  appear 

Steps  unto  heaven ; 
All  that  Thou  sendest  me 

In  mercy  given ; 
Angels  to  beckon  me 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

4  Then  with  my  waking  thoughts 

Bright  with  Thy  praise, 
Out  of  my  stony  griefs  , 

Bethel  I'll  raise  ; 
So  by  my  woes  to  be 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee ! 

5  Or  if  on  joyful  wing 

Cleaving  the  sky, 
Sun,  moon,  and  stars  forgot, 

Upwards  I  fly ; 
Still  all  my  song  shall  be. 
Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee, 

Nearer  to  Thee  ]  • 

ml 

SWEET  hour  of  prayer !  sweet  hour  of 
That  calls  me  from  a  world  of  care. 
And  bids  me  at  my  Father's  throne 
Make  all  my  wants  and  wishes  known 
In  seasons  of  distress  and  grief, 
My  soul  has  often  found  relief. 
And  oft  escaped  the  tempter's  snare 
By  thy  return,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


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98 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


2  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of  prayer  I 
Thy  wings  shall  my  petition  bear 

To  Him  whose  truth  and  faithfulness 
Engage  the  waiting  soul  to  bless ; 
And  since  He  bids  me  seek  His  face, 
Believe  His  word,  and  trust  His  grace, 
I'll  cast  on  Him  my  every  care, 
And  wait  for  thee,  sweet  hour  of  prayer! 

3  Sweet  hour  of  prayer  !  sweet  hour  of  prayer  r 
May  I  thy  consolation  share ; 

Till  from  Mount  Pisgah's  lofty  height 
I  view  my  home,  and  take  my  flight: 
This  robe  of  flesh  I'll  drop,  and  rise 
To  seize  the  everlasting  prize  ; 
And  shout,  while  passing  through  the  air, 
Farewell,  farewell,  sweet  hour  of  prayer. 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 

1112 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is, 
I  shall  be  well  supplied : 
Since  He  is  mine,  and  I  am  His, 
What  can  I  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows, 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray. 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim. 
And  guides  me  in  His  own  right  way, 
For  H^  most  holy  Name. 

4  While  He  affords  His  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear  :     [dark  shade, 
JThough  I  should  walk  through  death's 
My  Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  The  bounties  of  Thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  Thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  Thy  praise. 


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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 

173 

HOLY  and  reverend  is  the  Name 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
Thrice  holy,  Lord  !  the  angels  cry: 
Thrice  holy,  let  iis  sing. 

2  Holy  is  He  in  all  His  works. 

And  saints  are  His  delight ; 
But  sinners  and  their  wicked  ways 
Shall  perish  from  His  sight. 

3  The  deepest  reverence  of  the  mind 

Pay,  O  my  soul,  to  God  ; 
Lift  with  thy  hands  a  holy  heart 
To  His  sublime  abode. 

4  Thou,  righteous  God  !  preserve  my  soul 

From  all  pollution  free : 
The  pure  in  heart  are  Thy  delight, 
And  they  Thy  face  shall  see. 

174: 

SHINE  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  ! 
With  rays  of  beauty  shine ; 
O  let  Thy  favor  crown  our  days, 
And  all  their  round  be  Thine. 

2  Did  we  not  raise  our  hands  to  Thee, 
^  Our  hands  might  toil  in  vain  : 

Small  joy  success  itself  could  give, 
If  Thou  Thy  Love  restrain. 

3  With  Thee  let  every  week  begin, 

With  Thee  each  day  be  spent. 
For  Thee  each  fleeting  hour  improved, 
Since  each  by  Thee  is  lent. 

4  Thus  cheer  us  through  this  toilsome  road, 

Till  all  our  labors  cease ; 
And  heaven  refresh  our  weary  souls 
With  everlasting  peace. 

175 

JUST  as  I  am,  without  one  plea. 
But  that  Thy  Blood  was  shed  for  me, 
And  that  Thou  bidst  me  come  to  Thee, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 
2  Just  as  I  am,  and  waiting  not 
To  rid  my  soul  of  one  dark  blot. 
To  Thee,  whose  Blood  can  cleanse  each  spot, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  I 


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100 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


3  Just  as  I  am,  though  tossed  about 
With  many  a  conflict,  many  a  doubt, 
Fighting  and  fears  within,  without, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  ! 

4  Just  as  I  am,  Thou  wilt  receive, 

Wilt  welcome,  pardon,  cleanse,  relieve, 
Because  Thy  promise  I  believe  ; 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come  ! 

5  Just  as  I  am ;  Thy  Love  unknown 
Has  broken  every  barrier  down  ; 
Now  to  be  Thine,  yea,  Thine  alone, 
O  Lamb  of  God,  I  come,  I  come ! 

176 

WHEN  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne, 
He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
Like  us,  unhonored  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 

2  Like  Him  may  we  be  found  below, 

In  wisdom's  path  of  peace ; 
Like  Him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  His  words,  and  kind  His  look, 

When  mothers  round  Him  pressed ;  »• 
Their  infants  in  His  arms  He  took, 
And  on  His  bosom  blessed. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  harms. 

Beneath  His  watchful  eye. 
Thus  in  the  circling  of  His  arms 
May  we  for  ever  lie. 

5  When  Jesus  into  Salem  rode, 

The  children  sang  around  ; 
For  j  oy  they  plucked  the  palms  and  strewed 
Their  garments  on  the  ground. 

6  Hosanna  our  glad  voices  raise, 

Hosanna  to  our  King  ! 
Should  we  forget  our  Saviour's  praise, 
The  stones  themselves  would  sing. 

177 

HOW  happy  is  the  thild  who  hears 
Instruction's  warning  voice, 
And  who  celestial  wisdom  makes 
His  early,  only  choice ! 

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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


101 


2  For  she  has  treasures  greater  far 
Than  east  or  west  unfold  ; 
And  her  rewards  more  precious  are 
Than  all  their  stores  of  gold. 

8  She  guides  the  young  with  innocence 
In  pleasure's  path  to  tread  ; 
A  crown  of  glory  she  bestows 
Upon  the  hoary  head. 

4  According  as  her  labors  rise, 
So  her  rewards  increase  ; 
Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

178 

IHEAKD  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 
Come  unto  me  and  rest ; 
Lay  down,  thou  weary  one,  lay  down 
Thy  head  upon  my  breast. 


2  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say. 

Behold,  I  freely  give 
The  living  water ;  thirsty  one, 
Stoop  down,  and  drink,  and  live. 

3  I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say, 

I  am  this  dark  world's  Light ; 
Look  unto  Me,  thy  morn  shall  rise, 
And  all  thy  day  be  bright. 

179 

BY  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill, 
How  fair  the  lily  grows, 
How  sweet  the  breath  iDeneath  the  hill 
Of  Sharon's  dewy  rose. 

2  Lo,  such  the  child,  whose  early  feet 

The  paths  of  peace  have  trod, 
Whose  secret  heart  with  influence  sweet. 
Is  upward  drawn  to  God. 

3  O  Thou  whose  infant  feet  were  found 

Within  Thy  Father's  shrine ! 
Whose  years,  with  changeless  virtue  crowned, 
Were  all  alike  divine : 

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102  FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


4  Dependent  on  Thy  bounteous  breath, 
We  seek  Thy  grace  alone, 
In  childhood,  manhood,  age,  and  death, 
To  keep  us  still  Thine  own. 

180 

WHAT  cheering  words  are  these  ! 
Their  sweetness  who  can  tell? 
In  time  and  to  eternal  days, 
"  'Tis  with  the  righteous  well." 

2  In  every  state  secure, 

Kept  by  Jehovah's  eye, 
'Tis  well  with  them  while  life  endure, 
And  well  when  called  to  die. 

3  'Tis  well  when  joys  arise  ; 

'Tis  well  when  sorrows  flow  ; 
'Tis  well  when  darkness  veils  the  skies, 
And  strong  temptations  blow. 

4  'Tis  well  when  on  the  mount 

They  feast  on  dying  Love : 
And  'tis  as  well  in  God's  account. 
When  they  the  furnace  prove. 

5  'Tis  well  when  Jesus  calls, 

"  From  earth  and  sin  arise. 
Join  with  the  hosts  of  ransomed  souls, 
Made  to  salvation  wise." 


181 

WHEN  little  Samuel  woke. 
And  heard  his  Maker's  voice, 
At  every  word  He  spoke, 

How  much  did  he  rejoice  ! 
O,  blessed,  happy  child  !  to  find 
The  God  of  heaven  so  near  and  kind. 

2  If  God  would  speak  to  me, 
And  say  He  was  my  Friend, 
How  happy  I  should  be  ! 

O,  how  Iwould  atten^i! 
The  smallest  sin  I  then  would  fear, 
If  God  Almighty  were  so  near. 


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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


103 


And  does  He  never  speak  ? 

O  yes  ;  for  in  His  Word 
He  bids  me  come  and  seek 

The  God  that  Samuel  heard. 
And  every  sin  I  well  may  fear, 
Since  God  Almighty  is  so  near. 
Like  Samuel  let  us  say, 

Whene'er  I  read  His  Word, 
*'  Speak,  Lord,  I  would  obey  " 

The  \oice  that  Samuel  heard  ; 
And  when  I  in  Thy  house  appear, 
*'  Speak,  for  Thy  servant  waits  to  hear." 

182 

I THINK,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  of  old, 
When  Jesus  was  here  among  men. 
How  He  called  little  children  as  lambs  to  His  fold, 
I  should  like  to  have  been  with  them  then. 

2  I  wish  that  His  hands  hadbeen  placed  on  my  head, 

That  His  arm  had  been  thrown  around  me. 
And  that  I  might  have  seen  His  kind  look  when 
*'  Let  the  little  ones  come  unto  me."      [He  said 

3  Yet  still  to  His  footstool  in  prayer  I  may  go, 

And  ask  for  a  share  in  His  love  ; 
And  if  I  thus  earnestly  seek  Him  below, 
I  shall  see  Him  and  hear  Him  above  ; 

4  In  that  beautiful  place  He  has  gone  to  prepare 

For  all  who  are  washed  ard  forgiven  : 
Full  many  dear  children  are  gathering  there, 
"  For  of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

5  But  thousands  and  thousands  who  wander  and 

Never  heard  of  that  heavenly  home  :  [fall, 
I  wish  they  could  know  there  was  room  for  them^ 
And  that  Jesus  has  bid  them  to  come.  [all, 

6  And  O,  how  I  long  for  that  glorious  time, 

The  sweetest  and  brightest  and  best, 
When  the  dear  little  children  of  every  clime, 
Shall  crowd  to  His  arms  and  be  blest. 

183 

JESUS,  Saviour,  Son  of  God, 
Who  for  me  life's  pathway  trod. 
Who  for  me  became  a  child. 
Make  me  humble,  meek,  and  mildj 


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104 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


2  I  Thy  lamb  would  ever  be  ; 
^  Jesus,  I  would  follow  Thee  ; 

And,  like  Samuel  of  old. 
Always  live  within  Thy  fold. 

8  Dearest  Saviour,  I  am  Thine, 
Bid  Thy  Spirit  on  me  shine  ; 
Keep  my  weak  and  sinful  heart, 
Lest  it  should  from  Thee  depart. 

4  Teach  me  how  to  pray  to  Thee  ; 
Make  me  holy,  heavenly  ; 
Let  me  love  what  Thou  dost  love ; 
Let  me  live  with  Thee  above. 

184: 

COME,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 
While  hearts  and  accents  blend ; 
Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  sinner's  only  friend ; 
His  holy  soul  rejoices 

Amid  the  choirs  above. 
To  hear  our  youthful  voices 
Exulting  in  His  love. 

2  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  wept  our  path  along ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

The  tempted  and  the  strong  ; 
None  who  besought  His  healing, 

He  passed  unheeded  by  ; 
And  still  retains  His  feeling 

For  us  above  the  sky. 

3  We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Who  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
We  love  to  sing  of  Jesus, 

Triumphant  o'er  the  grave ; 
And  in  our  hour  of  danger. 

We'll  trust  His  love  alone, 
Who  once  slept  in  a  manger. 

And  now  sits  on  a  throne. 

4  Then  let  us  sing  of  Jesus, 

While  yet  on  earth  we  stay, 
And  hope  to  sing  of  Jesus 
Throughout  eternal  day. 


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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


105 


For  those  who  here  confess  Him 
He  will  in  heaven  confess, 

And  faithful  hearts  that  bless  Him, 
He  will  for  ever  bless. 


185 

LAMB  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  ; 
Thou  shalt  my  example  be; 
Thou  art  gentle,  meek,  and  mild, 
Thou  wast  once  a  little  child. 


2  Fain  I  would  be  as  Thou  art ; 
Give  me  Thy  obedient  heart. 
Thou  art  pitiful  and  kind : 
Let  me  have  Thy  loving  mind. 

3  Loving  Jesus,  gentle  Lamb, 
In  Thy  gracious  hands  I  am. 
Make  me.  Saviour,  what  Thou  art, 
Live  Thyself  within  my  heart. 

4  I  shall  then  show  forth  Thy  praise, 
Serve  Thee  all  my  happy  days : 
Then  the  world  shall  always  see 
Christ,  the  holy  Child,  in  me. 

186 

GRACIOUS  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd, 
Little  ones  are  dear  to  Thee  ; 
Gathered  with  Thine  arms  and  carried 
In  Thy  bosom  may  we  be. 

2  Tender  Shepherd,  never  leave  us 

From  Thy  fold  to  go  astray  ; 
By  Thy  look  of  love  direct  us, 
That  we  walk  the  narrow  way, 

3  Cleanse  our  hearts  from  sin  and  folly. 

In  the  stream  Thy  love  supplied, — 
Mingled  stream  of  Blood  and  Water 
Flowing  from  Thy  wounded  side. 

4  Let  Thy  holy  Word  instruct  us, 

Fill  our  minds  with  heavenly  light ; 
Let  Thy  love  and  grace  constrain  us 
Ever  to  pursue  the  right. 


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106 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


5  Taught  to  lisp  the  holy  praises 

AVhich  on  earth  Thy  children  sing, 
Both  with  lips  and  hearts  we  render 
Thanks  and  praises  to  our  King. 

187 

CHKISTIAN  children  must  he  holy, 
Serving  God  from  day  to  day ; 
Never  is  the  time  too  early 
For  a  Christian  to  obey. 

2  Jesus  taught  us  in  His  childhood ; 

Only  eight  short  days  He  saw, 
Ere  He  sultered  circumcision, 
And  obeyed  His  Father's  law. 

3  He  who  is  our  great  Example, 

Let  no  moment  run  to  loss  ; 
Not  one  precious  hour  He  wasted, 
From  the  cradle  to  the  cross. 

4  Soon  He  sorrowed,  soon  He  suffered, 

We  must  meek  and  gentle  be  ; 
Little  pain  and  little  trial, 
Ever  bearing  patiently. 

5  Soon  He  showed  a  Son's  obedience : 

We  must  early  learn  to  do 
Not  our  own  will,  but  our  Father's, 
And  be  found  obedient  too. 

188 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  ye  journey,  sweetly  sing ; 
Sing  your  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  His  works  and  ways. 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banished  seed,  be  glad  ! 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes  ; 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Sing,  ye  little  flock  and  blest : 
You  on  Jesus'  soul  shall  rest: 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  your  Father's  Son, 
Bids  you  undismayed  go  on. 

6  Lord,  obediently  we  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  Thou  our  Leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  Thee. 


I AM  Jesus'  little  lamb. 
Therefore  glad  and  gay  I  am ; 
Jesus  loves  me,  Jesus  knows  me, 
All  thafs  good  and  fair  He  shows  me, 
Tends  me  every  day  the  same, 
Even  calls  me  by  my  name. 

2  Out  and  in  I  safely  go. 

Want  and  hunger  never  know ; 
Soft  green  pastures  He  discloseth, 
Where  His  happy  flock  reposeth ; 
When  I  faint  or  thirsty  be, 
To  the  brook  He  leadeth  me. 

3  Should  not  I  be  glad  and  gay? 
In  this  blessed  fold  all  day ; 
By  this  Holy  Shepherd  tended, 
Whose  kind  arms,  when  life  is  ended. 
Bear  me  to  the  world  of  light? 

Yes  !  oh  yes,  my  lot  is  bright. 


THE  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare. 
And  feed  me  with  a  shepherd's  care, 
His  presence  shall  my  wants  supply, 
And  guard  me  with  a  watchful  eye : 
My  noonday  walks  He  shall  attend. 
And  all  my  midnight  hours  defend. 

2  When  In  the  sultry  glebe  I  faint. 
Or  in  the  thirsty  mountains  pant. 
To  fertile  vales  and  dewy  meads 
My  weary,  wandering  steps  He  leads. 
Where  peaceful  rivers,  soft  and  slow, 
Amid  the  verdant  landscape  flow. 


189 


190 


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108 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


3  Though  in  a  bare  and  rugged  way, 
Through  devious,  lonely  wilds  I  stray, 
His  bounty  shall  my  pains  beguile ; 
The  barren  wilderness  shall  smile, 
With  lively  green  and  herbage  crowned, 
And  streams  shall  murmur  all  around. 

4  Though  in  the  paths  of  death  I  tread, 
With  gloomy  horrors  overspread, 
My  steadfast  heart  shall  fear  no  ill, 
For  Thou,  O  Lord !  art  with  me  still ; 
Thy  friendly  crook  shall  give  me  aid. 
And  guide  me  through  the  dismal  shade. 

191 

HOLY  Jesus,  be  my  light ; 
Shine  upon  my  way ; 
Through  this  tempting,  changing  life, 
Lead  me  day  by  day. 

2  As  the  wise  men  came  of  old, 

Travelling  afar, 
Guided  to  Thy  cradle  throne. 
By  a  wondrous  star ; 

3  So  be  Thou  my  constant  Guide, 

Lead  me  all  the  way, 
Till  I  reach  Thy  home  at  last. 
Nevermore  to  stray. 

192 

SAVIOUK,  like  a  shepherd  lead  us. 
Much  we  need  Thy  tenderest  care; 
In  Thy  pleasant  pastures  feed  us. 
For  our  use  Thy  folds  prepare. 

Blessed  Jesus,  Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  bought  us.  Thine  we  are. 

2  Thou  hast  promised  to  receive  us, 

Poor  and  sinful  though  we  be  ; 
Thou  hast  mercy  to  relieve  us, 
Grace  to  cleanse,  and  power  to  free. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Let  us  early  turn  to  Thee. 

3  Early  let  us  seek  Thy  favor, 

Early  let  us  do  Thy  will ; 
Blessed  Lord  and  only  Saviour, 

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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


With  Thy  love  our  bosom  fill. 

Blessed  Jesus, 
Thou  hast  loved  us,  love  us  still. 

193 

FEEBLE,  helpless,  how  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die? 
Who,  O  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  Thy  child  to  Thee? 

2  Blessed  Father,  gracious  One, 
Thou  hast  sent  Thy  holy  Son ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need,  . 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 

3  Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  Him  ; 

From  His  precepts  wisdom  draw, 
Make  His  life  my  solemn  law. 

4  Thus  in  deed,  and  thought,  and  word, 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 

In  my  meekness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live  and  learn  to  die. 


194 

JESUS,  I  my  cross  have  taken. 
All  to  leave  and  follqw  Thee; 
Destitute,  despised,  forsaken, 

Thou,  from  hence,  my  All  shalt  be. 
Perish  every  fond  ambition. 

All  I've  sought,  or  hoped,  or  known: 
Yet  how  rich  is  my  condition  ! 
God  and  heaven  are  still  my  own. 

2  Man  may-trouble  and  distress  me, 

'Twill  but  drive  me  to  Thy  breast; 
Life  with  trials  hard  may  press  me. 

Heaven  will  bring  me  sweeter  rest. 
O,  'tis  not  in  grief  to  harm  me, 

While  Thy  love  is  left  to  me ; 
O,  'twere  not  in  joy  to  charm  me, 

Were  that  joy  unmixed  with  Thee. 

3  Take,  my  soul,  thy  full  salvation  ; 

Rise  o'er  sin,  and  fear,  and  care ; 
Joy  to  find  in  every  station 
Something  still  to  do  or  bear. 

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110 


FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


Think  what  Spirit  dwells  within  thee; 

What  a  Father's  smile  is  thine ; 
What  a  Saviour  died  to  win  thee : 

Child  of  heaven,  shouldst  thou  repine  ? 

4  Haste  thee  on  from  grace  to  glory, 

Armed  by  faith  and  winged  by  prayer; 
Heaven's  eternal  day 's  before  thee, 

God's  own  hand  shall  guide  thee  there. 
Soon  shall  close  thy  earthly  mission, 

Swift  shall  pass  thy  pilgrim  days  ; 
Hope  shall  change  to  glad  fruition, 

Faith  to  sight,  and  prayer  to  praise. 

195 

Do  no  sinful  action, 
Speak  no  angry  word, 
We  belong  to  Jesus, 
Children  of  the  Lord. 

2  Christ  is  kind  and  gentle, 

Christ  is  pure  and  true. 
And  His  own  dear  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

3  There's  a  wicked  spirit 

Watching  round  us  still, 
And  he  tries  to  tempt  us 
To  all  harm  and  ill. 

4  But  we  must  not  hear  him, 

Nor  his  bidding  do, 
But  resist  the  evil 
And  the  good  pursue. 

5  For  we  promised  truly 

In  our  infant  days,'  • 
To  renounce  him  wholly 
And  forsake  his  ways. 

6  We  are  new-born  Christians, 

We  must  learn  to  fight 
With  the  bad  within  us, 
And  to  do  the  right. 

7  Christ  is  our  own  Master, 

He  is  good  and  true, 
And  His  little  children 
Must  be  holy  too. 

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FAITH  AND  LIFE. 


8  Glory  to  the  Father,  , 
Glory  to  the  Son, 
Glory  to  the  Spirit, 
While  the  ages  run. 

196 

f  UST  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone, 
And  all  the  world  go  free? 
No,  there's  a  cross  for  every  one, 
And  there's  a  cross  for  me. 

2  How  happy  are  the  saints  above, 

Who  once  were  sorrowing  here ! 
But  now  they  taste  unmingied  love, 
And  joy  without  a  tear. 

3  The  consecrated  cross  I'll  bear, 

Till  death  shall  set  me  free  ; 
And  then  go  home,  my  crown  to  wear, 
For  there's  a  crown  for  me. 

197 

SAVIOUR,  Who  Thy  flock  art  feeding 
With  the  shepherd's  kindest  care, 
All  the  feeble  gently  leading, 
While  the  lambs  Thy  bosom  share. 

2  Now,  these  little  ones  receiving. 

Fold  them  in  Thy  gracious  arm  ! 
There,  we  know,  Thy  word  believing, 
Only  there  secure  from  harm  ! 

3  Never,  from  Thy  pasture  roving. 

Let  them  be  the  lion's  prey  ; 
Let  Thy  tenderness,  so  loving, 
Keep  them  all  life's  dang'rous  way : 

4  Then,  within  Thy  fold  eternal. 

Let  them  find  a  resting-place, 
Feed  in  pastures  ever  vernal, 
Drink  the  rivers  of  Thy  grace. 

198 

LORD,  a  little  band  and  lowly. 
We  are  come  to  sing  to  Thee ; 
Thou  art  great,  and  high,  and  holy, 
O  how  holy  should  we  be. 

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112 


CHARITY  HYMNS. 


2  Fill  our  hearts  with  thoughts  of  Jesus, 

And  of  heaven  where  He  is  gone  ; 
And  let  nothing  ever  please  us 
He  would  grieve  to  look  upon. 

3  For  we  know  the  Lord  of  Glory- 

Always  sees  what  children  do, 
And  is  writing  now  the  story 
Of  our  thoughts  and  actions  too. 

4  Let  our  sins  be  all  forgiven, 

Make  us  fear  whate'er  is  wrong ; 
Lead  us  on  our  way  to  heaven, 
There  to  sing  a  nobler  song, 

199 

SOLDIERS  of  Christ,  arise. 
And  put  your  armor  on. 
Strong  in  the  strength  which  God  supplies, 
Through  His  eternal  Son ; — 

2  Strong  in  the  Lord  of  Hosts, 

And  in  His  might  and  power : 
Who  in  the  strength  of  Jesus  trusts 
Is  more  than  conqueror. 

3  Stand  then  in  His  great  might, 

With  all  His  strength  endued  ; 
But  take,  to  arm  you  for  the  fight, 
The  panoply  of  God. 

4  From  strength  to  strength  go  on. 

Wrestle,  and  fight,  and  pray : 
Tread  all  the  powers  of  darkness  down, 
And  win  the  well-fought  day. 


CHARITY  HYMNS. 

200 

WE  give  Thee  but  Thine  own, 
Whate'er  the  gift  may  be. 
All  that  we  have  is  Thine  alone, 
A  trust,  O  Lord,  from  Thee. 
2  May  we  Thy  bounties  thus 
As  stewards  true  receive, 
And  gladly,  as  Thou  blessest  us, 
To  Thee  our  first-fruits  give. 

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CHARITY  HYMNS. 


3  O  hearts  are  bruised  and  dead, 

And  homes  are  bare  and  cold, 
And  lambs,  for  whom  the  Shepherd  bled 
Are  straying  from  the  fold. 

4  To  comfort  and  to  bless, 

To  find  a  balm  for  woe, 
To  tend  the  lone  and  fatherless, 
Is  angels'  work  below. 

5  The  captive  to  release, 

The  lost  to  God  to  bring, 
To  teach  the  way  of  life  and  peace, — 
It  is  a  Christ-like  thing. 

6  And  we  believe  Thy  Word, 

Though  dim  our  faith  may  be  ; 
Whate'er  we  do  for  Thine,  O  Lord, 
We  do  it  unto  Thee. 


201  Orphans^  Prayer, 

0 GRACIOUS  Lord,  Whose  mercies  rise 
Above  our  utmost  need. 
Incline  Thine  ear  unto  our  cry, 
And  hear  the  orphan  plead. 

2  Bereft  of  all  a  mother's  love 

And  all  a  father's  care. 
Lord,  whither  shall  we  flee  for  help? 
To  whom  direct  our  prayer  ? 

3  To  Thee  we  flee,  to  Thee  we  pray, 

Thou  shalt  our  Father  be : 
More  than  the  fondest  parent's  care, 
We  find,  O  Lord,  in  Thee  ! 

4  Already  Thou  hast  heard  our  cry 

And  wiped  away  our  tears : 
Thy  mercy  has  a  refuge  found 
To  guard  our  helpless  years. 


202       The  Claims  of  the  Needy, 

YE  children,  whom  a  Father's  care 
And  friends  and  home  have  bless'd, 
'Tis  yours  to  hear  the  orphan's  prayer, 
And  give  the  sufferer  rest. 


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114 


CHARITY  HYMNS. 


2  'Tis  yours  to  soothe  the  throbbing  heart, 
And  pour  the  balm  of  peace, 
The  gifts  of  Christian  love  t'  impart, 

And  bid  dark  sorrow  cease. 
'Tis  sweet,  by  gentle  pity  stirred, 

The  wretched  to  relieve  ; 
"  More  bless'd,"  as  saith  the  sacred  Word, 

"  To  give  than  to  receive." 
Bring  then,  each  one,  your  little  store, 

And  let  it  thus  be  spent ; 
For  what  is  given  to  the  poor 
Unto  the  Lord  is  lent. 

203 

OTHOU  best  gift  of  Heaven  ! 
Thou  who  Thyself  hast  given, — 
For  Thou  hast  died  ! 
This  hast  Thou  done  for  me  : 
What  have  I  done  for  Thee, 
Thou  Crucified  ? 

2  I  long  to  serve  thee  more : 
Eeveal  an  open  door, 

Saviour,  to  me ; 
Then,  counting  all  but  loss, 
I'll  glory  in  Thy  Cross, 

And  follow  Thee. 

3  Do  Thou  but  point  the  way, 
And  give  me  strength  to  obey; 

Thy  will  be  mine  ; 
Then  can  I  think  it  joy 
To  suffer  or  to  die, 

Since  I  am  Thine. 

204 

GIVE,  give,  willingly  give. 
Since  God  hath  given  to  thee. 
So  many  rich  tokens  of  His  love, 
So  bounteously  and  so  free. 
Chorus.   Oh,  hasten  to  give  to  the  suffering  ones, 
Oh,  hasten,  your  blessing  bestow  ! 
Remember  Who  makes  thee  to  differ  from 
them, 

From  Whom  thy  mercies  all  flow  ; 
Give,  give,  give,  'tis  better  to  give  than  re- 
ceive. 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


116 


2  Give,  give,  joyfully  give, 

Of  thy  most  bountiful  store ; 
To  succor  the  needy  ones  of  earth, 
To  gladden  the  suffering  poor. 

Chorus.   Oh,  hasten  to  give,  etc. 

3  Give,  give,  gratefully  give, 

The  precious  Gospel  of  peace  ; 
That  sinners  may  know  the  Saviour's  love, 
The  weary  may  find  release. 

Chorus.   Oh,  hasten  to  give,  etc. 

4  Give,  give,  speedily  give. 

Although  the  gift  may  be  small ; 
A  smile,  or  a  tear,  or  loving  word 
May  surely  be  given  by  all. 

Chorus.   Oh,  hasten  to  give,  etc.  > 


MISCELLANEOUS. 

205  New  Year. 

WHILE  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun 
Hasted  through  the  former  year, 
Many  souls  their  race  have  run. 

Never  more  to  meet  us  here  ; 
Fixed  in  an  eternal  state, 

They  have  done  with  all  below ; 
We  a  little  longer  wait. 
But  how  little,  none  can  know. 

2  As  the  winged  arrow  flies 

Speedily  the  mark  to  find  ; 
As  the  lightning  from  the  skies 

Darts  and  leaves  no  trace  behind ; 
Swiftly  thus  our  fleeting  days 

Bear  us  down  life's  rapid  streams 
Upward,  Lord,  our  spirits  raise. 

All  below  is  but  a  dream. 

3  Thanks  for  mercies  past  receive, 

Pardon  of  our  sins  renew ; 
Teach  us  henceforth  how  to  live, 

With  eternity  in  view : 
Bless  Thy  Word  to  young  and  old, 

Fill  us  with  a  Saviour's  love ; 
And  when  life's  short  tale  is  told, 
\         May  we  dwell  with  Thee  aboYe. 

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MISCELLANEOUS. 


>  Harvest  Home. 

COME,  ye  thankful  people,  come, 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home ! 
All  is  safely  gathered  in. 
Ere  the  winter  storms  begin ; 
God,  our  Maker,  doth  provide ; 
All  our  wants  are  well  supplied ; 
Come  to  Crod's  own  temple,  come ; 
Raise  the  song  of  harvest  home  ! 

2  What  is  earth  but  God's  own  field, 
Fruit  to  His  own  praise  to  yield? 
Wheat  and  tares  together  sown, 
Unto  joy  or  sorrow  grown ; 

First  the  blade,  and  then  the  ear, 
Then  the  full  corn  shall  appear  ; 
Lord  of  harvest,  grant  that  we 
Wholesome  grain  and  pure  may  be ! 

3  E'en  the  Lord  our  God  shall  come, 
And  will  take  His  harvest  home ; 
From  His  field,  in  that  great  day, 
All  offences  purge  away ; 

Give  His  angels  charge  at  last 
In  the  fire  the  tares  to  cast. 
And  the  fruitful  wheat  to  store 
In  His  garner  evermore. 

4  Even  so,  Lord,  quickly  come 
To  Thy  final  harvest  home : 
Gather  Thou  Thy  people  in, 
Free  from  sorrow  and  from  sin; 
There  for  ever  purified. 

In  Thy  presence  to  abide  : 

Come,  with  all  Thine  angels,  come, 

Raise  the  glorious  harvest  home. 

Thanksgiving . 

BEFORE  the  Lord  we  bow, 
The  God  who  reigns  above, 
And  rules  the  world  below 
Boundless  in  power  and  love. 
Our  thanks  we  bring 
In  joy  and  praise, 
Our  hearts  we  raise 
To  heaven's  high  King. 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


117 


2  The  nation  Thou  hast  blest, 

May  well  Thy  Love  declare, 
From  foes  and  fears  at  rest, 
Protected  by  Thy  care. 
For  this  fair  land, 
For  this  bright  day, 
Our  thanks  we  pay, — 
Gifts  of  Thy  hand. 

3  May  every  mountain  height, 

Each  vale  and  forest  green, 
Shine  in  Thy  Word's  pure  light, 
And  its  rich  fruits  be  seen ! 
May  every  tongue 
Be  tuned  to  praise, 
And  join  to  raise 
A  grateful  song. 

4  Earth  !  hear  thy  Maker's  voice, 

Thy  great  Redeemer  own  ; 
Believe,  obey,  rejoice, 
And  worship  Him  alone. 
Cast  down  thy  pride, 
Thy  sin  deplore, 
And  bow  before 
The  Crucified. 

And  when  in  power  He  comes, 

O  may  our  native  land. 
From  all  its  rending  tombs, 
Send  forth  a  glorious  band, 
A  countless  throng, 
Ever  to  sing 
To  heaven's  high  King 
Salvation's  song. 


208  National. 

GOD  bless  our  native  land  ! 
Firm  may  she  ever  stand, 
Through  storm  and  night ; 
When  the  wild  tempests  rave, 
Euler  of  wind  and  wave. 
Do  Thou  our  country  save 
By  Thy  great  might  I 


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118 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


2  For  her  our  prayer  shall  rise 
To  God  above  the  skies ; 

On  Him  we  wait: 
Thou  who  art  ever  nigh, 
Guarding  with  watchful  eye, 
To  Thee  aloud  we  cry, 

God  save  the  State ! 


209 

REJOICE,  ye  pure  in  heart, 
Bejoice,  give  thanks  and  sing; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high. 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King ; 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King ; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 

2  Bright  youth  and  snow-crowned  age 

Strong  men  and  maidens  meek, 
Eaise  high  your  free  exulting  song, 
God's  wondrous  praises  speak. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

3  Yes,  onward,  onward  still, 

With  hymn,  and  chant,  and  song. 
Through  gate,  and  porch,  and  columned  aisle, 
The  hallowed  pathways  throng. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

4  With  all  the  angel  choirs, 

With  all  the  saints  on  earth, 
Pour  out  the  strains  of  joy  and  bliss, 
True  rapture,  noblest  mirth. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

5  Your  clear  Hosannas  raise, 

And  Alleluias  loud ; 
Whilst  answering  echoes  upward  float, 
Like  wreaths  of  incense  cloud. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

6  With  voice  as  full  and  strong 

As  ocean's  surging  praise, 
Send  forth  the  hymns  our  fathers  loved, 
The  psalms  of  ancient  days. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


7  Yes,  on,  through  life's  long  path, 

Still  chanting  as  ye  go, 
From  youth  to  age,  by  night  and  day, 
"n  gladness  and  in  woe. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

8  Still  lift  your  standard  high. 

Still  march  in  firm  array. 
As  warriors  through  the  darkness  toil, 
Till  dawns  the  golden  day. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

9  At  last  the  march  shall  end, 

The  wearied  ones  shall  rest, 
The  pilgrims  find  the  Father's  House, 
Jerusalem  the  blest. 

The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

10  Then  on,  ye  pure  in  heart. 

Rejoice,  give  thanks,  and  sing ; 
Your  festal  banner  wave  on  high, 
The  Cross  of  Christ  your  King. 
The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

11  Praise  Him  Who  reigns  on  high. 

The  Lord  Whom  we  adore, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
One  God  for  evermore. 

The  Cross  of  Christ,  etc. 

210 

SAVIOUR,  blessed  Saviour, 
Listen  while  we  sing, 
Hearts  and  voices  raising 

Praises  to  our  King. 
All  we  have  to  off"er, 
All  we  hope  to  be, 
Body,  soul,  and  spirit. 
All  we  yield  to  Thee. 

2  Nearer,  ever  nearer, 

Christ,  we  draw  to  Thee, 
Deep  in  adoration, 

Bending  low  the  knee ; 
Thou  for  our  redemption 

Cam'st  on  earth  to  die ; 
Thou,  that  we  might  follow, 

Hast  gone  up  on  high. 


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120 


MISCELLANEOUS. 


3  Great  and  ever  greater 

Are  Thy  mercies  here, 
True  and  everlasting 

Are  the  glories  there, 
Where  no  pain  or  sorrow, 

Toil  or  care  is  known, 
"Where  the  angel  legions 

Circle  round  the  throne. 

4  Brighter  still  and  brighter 

Glows  the  western  sun, 
Shedding  all  its  gladness 

O'er  our  work  that's  done; 
Time  will  soon  be  over, 

Toil  and  sorrows  past, 
May  we,  blessed  Saviour, 

Find  a  rest  at  last. 

5  Onward,  ever  onward. 

Journeying  o'er  the  road 
Worn  by  saints  before  us. 

Journeying  on  to  God  ; 
Leaving  all  behind  us, 

May  we  hasten  on, 
Backward  never  looking 

Till  the  prize  is  won. 

6  Bliss,  all  bliss  excelling, 

When  the  ransomed  sdul 
Earthly  toils  forgetting 

Finds  its  promised  goal ; 
Where  the  joys  unheard  of 

Saints  with  angels  sing, 
Never  weary  raising 

Praises  to  their  King. 

211  New  Year. 

GREAT  God  !  we  sing  that  mighty  Hand, 
By  which  supported  still  we  stand : 
The  opening  year  Thy  mercy  shows  ; 
Let  mercy  crown  it  till  it  close. 

By  day,  by  night,  at  home,  abroad. 
Still  we  are  guarded  by  our  God  ; 
By  His  incessant  bounty  fed, 
By  His  unerring  counsel  led. 


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MISCELLANEOUS. 


121 


3  With  grateful  hearts  the  past  we  own ; 
The  future  all  to  us  unknown, 

We  to  Thy  guardian  care  commit, 
And,  peaceful,  leave  hefore  Thy  feet. 

4  In  scenes  exalted  or  deprest. 

Be  Thou  our  joy,  and  Thou  our  rest ; 
Thy  goodness  all  our  hopes  shall  raise, 
Adored  through  all  our  changing  days. 

5  When  death  shall  interrupt  our  songs, 
And  seal  in  silence  mortal  tongues ; 
Our  Helper,  God,  in  whom  we  trust. 
In  better  worlds  our  soul  shall  boast. 


212  A  Festival  Song. 

C'^OME,  children,  and  join  in  our  festival  song, 
y    And  hail  the  sweet  joys  which  this  day  brings 
along ; 

We'll  join  our  glad  voices  in  one  hymn  of  praise 
To  God, Who  has  kept  us  and  lengthened  our  days. 
Cfvo.   Happy  greeting  to  all !  Happy  greeting  to  all ! 
Happy  greeting,  happy  greeting,  happy  greet- 
ing to  all ! 

2  Our  Father  in  heaven,  we  lift  up  to  Thee 
Our  voice  of  thanksgiving,  our  glad  jubilee ; 

Oh,  bless  us,  and  guide  us,  dear  Saviour,  we  pray, 
That  from  Thy  blest  precepts  we  never  may  stray. 
Chorus.   Happy  greeting  to  all !  etc. 

3  And  if,  ere  this  glad  year  has  drawn  to  a  close, 
Some  loved  one  among  us  in  death  shall  repose, 
Grant,  Lord,  that  the  spirit  in  heaven  may  dwell, 
In  the  bosom  of  Jesus,  where  all  shall  be  well, 

Chorus.   Happy  greeting  to  all !  etc. 

4  Kind  teachers,  we  children  would  thank  you  this 

day, 

That  faithfully,  kindly,  you've  taught  us  the  way, 
How  we  may  escape  from  the  world's  sinful  charms, 
And  iind  a  safe  refuge  in  the  Saviour's  loved  arms. 
Chorus.   Happy  greeting  to  all !  etc. 

5  Dear  Pastor,  we  ask  Thee,  as  lambs  of  Thy  fold, 
To  teach  us  that  wisdom  more  precious  than  gold. 
Our  footsteps  to  guide  in  the  pathway  of  truth, 
To  love  our  Creator  in  the  days  of  our  youth. 

Chorus.   Happy  greeting  to  all !  etc. 


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122 


THE  LAST  THINGS. 


6  And  now,  as  we  part,  let  us  bid  you  good  cheer, 
We  pray  for  a  blessing  on  your  labors  here : 
May  many  bright  jewels  be  your  blest  reward, 
And  crowns  of  rejoicing,  in  the  day  of  the  Lord. 
Chorus.    Happy  greeting  to  all !  etc. 


THE  LAST  THINGS. 

213 

I WOULD  not  live  alway  ;  I  ask  not  to  stay 
Where  storm  after  storm  rises  dark  o'er  the 
way : 

The  few  lurid  mornings  that  dawn  on  us  here, 
Are  enough  for  life's  woes,  full  enough  for  its 
cheer. 

2  I  would  not  live  alway ;  thus  fettered  by  sin, 
Temptation  without,  and  corruption  within  : 
E'en  the  rapture  of  pardon  is  mingled  with  fears, 
And  the  cup  of  thanksgiving  with  penitent  tears. 

3  I  would  not  live  alway ;  no,  welcome  the  tomb ! 
Since  Jesus  hath  lain  there,  I  dread  not  its  gloom: 
There  sweet  be  my  rest,  till  He  bid  me  arise 

To  hail  Him  in  triumph  descending  the  skies. 

4  Who,  who  would  live  alway,  away  from  his  God  ? 
Away  from  yon  heaven,  that  blissful  abode, 
Where  the  rivers  of  pleasure  flow  o'er  the  bright 

plains. 

And  the  noontide  of  glory  eternally  reigns : 

5  Where  the  saints  of  all  ages  in  harmony  meet, 
Their  Saviour  and  brethren  transported  to  greet; 
While  the  songs  of  salvation  unceasingly  roll. 
And  the  smile  of  the  Lord  is  the  feast  of  the 

Soul! 

214:    Older  Hirt,  Du  hast  gestillt. 

GENTLE  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled, 
Now  Thy  little  lamb's  long  weeping : 
Ah  how  peaceful,  pale,  and  mild, 
In  its  narrow  bed  'tis  sleeping ! 
And  no  sigh  of  anguish  sore 
Heaves  that  little  bosom  more. 


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2  In  this  world  of  care  and  pain, 
Lord,  Thou  wouldst  no  longer  leave  it: 

To  the  sunny  heavenly  plain 
Dost  Thou  now  in  joy  receive  it. 
Clothed  in  robes  of  spotless  white, 
Now  it  dwells  with  Thee  in  light. 

3  Ah,  Lord  Jesus,  grant  that  we 
Where  it  lives  may  soon  be  living, 

And  the  lovely  pastures  see 
That  its  heavenly  food  are  giving. 
Then  the  gain  of  death  we'll  prove. 
Though  Thou  take  what  most  we  love. 

^15    Ichfahr  dahin  mit  Freuden, 

IJOUENEY  forth  rejoicing, 
From  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
To  heavenly  joy  and  freedom. 

From  earthly  bonds  and  fears : 
Where  Christ  our  Lord  shall  gather 

All  His  redeemed  again. 
His  Kingdom  to  inherit. 
Good-night,  Good-night,  till  then. 

2  Why  thus  so  sadly  weeping, 

Beloved  ones  of  my  heart? 
The  Lord  is  good  and  gracious, 

Though  now  He  bids  us  part. 
Oft  have  we  met  in  gladness, 

And  we  shall  meet  again, 
All  sorrow  left  behind  us. 

Good-night,  Good-night,  till  then  ! 

3  I  go  to  see  His  glory. 

Whom  we  have  loved  below ; 
I  go,  the  blessed  angels, 

The  holy  saints  to  know. 
Our  lovely  ones  departed, 

I  go  to  find  again, 
And  wait  for  you  to  join  us, 

Good-night,  Good-night,  till  then! 

4  I  hear  the  Saviour  calling, — 

The  joyful  hour  has  come ; 
The  angel-guards  are  ready 
To  guide  me  to  our  home, 

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124 


THE  LAST  THINGS. 


Where  Christ  our  Lord  shall  gather 

All  His  redeemed  again, 
His  Kingdom  to  inherit. 

Good-night,  Good-night,  till  then ! 


216 


THE  foe  behind,  the  deep  before, 
Our  hosts  have  dared  and  crossed  the  sea; 
And  Pharaoh's  warriocs  strew  the  shore, 
And  Israel's  ransomed  tribes  are  free ! 

'   2  No  longer  must  the  mourners  weep. 
Nor  call  departed  Christians  dead  ; 
For  death  is  hallowed  into  sleep, 
And  every  grave  becomes  a  bed. 

3  It  is  not  exile,  rest  on  high  ; 

It  is  not  sadness,  peace  from  strife ; 
To  fall  asleep  is  not  to  die ; 
To  dwell  with  Christ  is  better  life. 


AROUND  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven, 
Thousands  of  children  stand ; 
Children  whose  sins  are  all  forgiven, 
A  holy,  happy  band,  [on  high. 

Singing  Glory,  Glory,  Glory  be  to  God 

2  In  flowing  robes  of  spotless  white, 

See  every  one  arrayed  ; 
Dwelling  in  everlasting  light. 
And  joys  that  never  fade. 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc  - 

3  What  brought  them  to  that  world  above — 

That  heaven  so  bright  and  fair. 
Where  all  is  peace  and  joy  and  love  ? 
How  came  those  children  there  ? 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 

4  Because  the  Saviour  shed  His  Blood 

To  wash  away  their  sin : 
Bathed  in  that  pure  and  precious  flood^ 
Behold  them  white  and  clean ! 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc. 


217 


THE  LAST  THINGS. 


125 


5  On  oarth  tlioy  sought  their  Saviour's  grace, 
On  earth  they  loved  His  Name  ; 
So  now  they  see  His  blessed  Face, 
And  stand  before  the  Lamb, 
Singing  Glory,  Glory,  etc, 

218 

WHEN  sickness,  pain,  and  death 
Come  o'er  a  Christian  child, 
How  sweetly  then  departs  the  breath ! 
The  dying  pang,  how  mild  ! 

2  It  gently  sinks  to  rest, 

As  once  it  used  to  do, 
Upon  its  mother's  tender  breast, 
And  as  securely,  too. 

3  The  spirit  is  not  dead, 

Though  low  the  body  lies  ; 
But,  freed  from  sin  and  sorrow,  fled 
To  dwell  beyond  the  skies. 

4  That  death  is  but  a  sleep 

Beneath  a  Saviour's  care, 
And  He  will  surely,  safely  keep 
The  body  resting  there. 


219 

HARK !  hark,  my  soul !  Angelic  songs  are  swell- 
ing 

O'er  earth's  green  fields  and  ocean's  wave-beat 
shore : 

How  sweet  the  truth  those  blessed  strains  are  tell- 
Of  that  new  life  when  sin  shall  be  no  more,  [ing 
Angels  of  Jesus,  Angels  ©flight, 
Singing  to  welcome  the  pilgrims  of  the  night. 

2  Onward  we  go,  for  still  we  hear  them  singing, 

Come,  weary  souls,  for  Jesus  bids  you  come:" 
And,  through  the  dark,  its  echoes  sweetly  ringing, 
The  music  of  the  Gospel  leads  us  home. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

3  Far,  far  away,  like  bells  at  evening  pealing. 

The  voice  of  Jesus  sounds  o'er  land  and  sea. 
And  laden  souls,  by  thousands  meekly  stealing, 
Kind  Shepherd,  turn  their  weary  steps  to  Thee. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 


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126  THE  LAST  THINGS. 


4  Rest  comes  at  length ;  though  life  he  long  and 

dreary,  [past ; 

The  day  must  dawn,  and  darksome  night  be 
All  journeys  end  in  welcome  to  the  weary, 
And  heaven,  the  heart's  true  home,  will  come  at 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc.  [last. 

5  Angels,  sing  on !  your  faithful  watches  keeping ; 

Sing  us  sweet  fragments  of  the  songs  above  ; 
Till  morning's  joy  shall  end  the  night  of  weeping, 
And  life's  long  shadows  break  in  cloudless  love. 
Angels  of  Jesus,  etc. 

220 

0 PARADISE,  O  Paradise, 
Who  doth  not  crave  for  rest. 
Who  would  not  seek  the  happy  land 

Where  they  that  loved  are  blest! 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true 

Stand  ever  in  the  light, 
All  rapture  through  and  through, 
In  God's  most  holy  sigh't. 

2  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

The  world  is  growing  old  ; 
Who  would  not  be  at  rest  and  free 

Where  love  is  never  cold  ? 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

3  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

'  Tis  weary  waiting  here  ; 
I  long  to  be  where  Jesus  is. 

To  feel,  to  see  Him  near ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc, 

4  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  want  to  sin  no  more, 
I  want  to  be  as  pure  on  earth 

As  on  thy  spotless  shore ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 

5  O  Paradise,  O  Paradise, 

I  greatly  long  to  see 
The  special  place  my  dearest  Lord 

In  love  prepares  for  »ae ; 
Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 


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6  Lord  Jesus,  King  of  Paradise, 
O  keep  me  in  Tliy  love, 

And  guide  inc  to  that  happy  land 
Of  perfect  rest  above  ; 

Where  loyal  hearts  and  true,  etc. 


22X  The  Ilapj^y  Land, 

THERE  is  a  happy  land. 
Far,  far  away, 
Where  saints  in  glory  stand, 

Bright,  bright  as  day. 
Oh,  how  they  sweetly  sing, 
Worthy  is  the  Saviour  King, 
Loud  let  His  praises  ring, 
Praise,  praise  for  aye ! 

2  Come  to  that  happy  land. 

Come,  come  away ; 
Why  will  ye  doubting  stand. 

Why  still  delay  ? 
Oh,  we  shall  happy  be, 
When,  from  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Lord,  we  shall  live  with  Thee, 

Blest,  blest  for  aye. 

3  Bright,  in  that  happy  land, 

Beams  every  eye ; 
Kept  by  a  Father's  hand, ' 

Love  cannot  die. 
Oh,  then,  to  glory  run, 
Be  a  crown  and  kingdom  won, 
And,  bright  above  the  sun. 

We  reign  for  aye. 

222 

JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home. 
Name  ever  dear  to  me  ! 
When  shall  my  labors  have  an  end. 
In  joy,  and  peace,  and  thee? 

2  When  shall  these  eyes  thy  heaven-built  walls 
And  pearly  gates  behold  ? 
Thy  bulwarks  with  salvation  strong, 
And  streets  of  shining  gold  ? 


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128  THE  LAST  THINGS. 

3  O  when,  thou  city  of  my  God, 

Shall  I  thy  courts  ascend, 
Where  evermore  the  angels  sing, 
Where  Sabbaths  have  no  end. 

4  There  happier  bowers  than  Eden's  bloom, 

Nor  sin  nor  sorrow  know : 
Blest  seats !  through  rude  and  stormy  scenes 
I  onward  press  to  you. 

6  Why  should  I  shrink  from  pain  and  woe, 
Or  feel  at  death  dismay  ? 
I've  Canaan's  goodly  land  in  view, 
And  realms  of  endless  day. 

6  Apostles,  martyrs,  prophets,  there, 

Around  my  Saviour  stand : 
And  soon  my  friends  in  Christ  below 
Will  join  the  glorious  band. 

7  Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  ! 

My  soul  still  pants  for  thee ; 
Then  shall  ray  labors  have  an  end, 
When  I  thy  joys  shall  see. 

223 

HARK !  the  sound  of  holy  voices 
Chanting  at  the  crystal  sea. 
Hallelujah,  Hallelujah, 

Hallelujah,  Lord,  to  Thee, 
Multitude  which  none  can  number. 

Like  the  stars  in  glory  stand, 
Clothed  in  white  apparel,  holding 
Palms  of  victory  in  their  hand. 

2  Patriarch  and  holy  Prophet, 

Who  prepared  the  way  for  Christ, 
King,  Apostle,  g^int,  Confessor, 

Martyr  and  Evangelist, 
Saintly  maiden,  goodly  matron. 

Widows  who  have  watched  to  prayer, 
Joined  in  holy  concert,  singing, 

To  the  Lord  of  all,  are  there. 

3  They  have  come  from  tribulation. 

And  have  washed  their  robes  in  blood, 
Washed  them  in  the  Blood  of  Jesus ; 
Tried  they  were,  and  firm  they  stood ; 


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Mocked,  imprisoned,  stoned,  tormented, 
Sg,wn  asunder,  slain  with  sword, 

They  have  conquered  death  and  Satan 
By  the  might  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

4  Now  they  reign  in  heavenly  glory, 

Now  they  walk  in  golden  light, 
Now  they  drink,  as  from  a  river, 

Holy  bliss  and  infinite ; 
Love  and  peace  they  taste  for  ever, 

And  all  truth  and  knowledge  see 
In  the  Beatific  Vision 

Of  the  blessed  Trinity. 

5  Son  of  God,  the  One-Begotten, 

Light  of  Light,  Emanuel, 
In  whose  body  joined  together 

All  the  saints  for  ever  dwell. 
Pour  upon  us  of  Thy  fulness, 

That  we  may  for  evermore 
God  the  Father,  God  the  Son,  and 

God  the  Holy  Ghost  adore. 


PKOCESSIONAL  HYMITS. 

224: 

BRIGHTLY  gleams  our  banner, 
Pointing  to  the  sky, 
Waving  wanderers  onward 

To  their  home  on  high. 
Journeying  o'er  a  desert, 

Gladly  thus  we  pray, 
And,  with  hearts  united, 
Take  our  heavenward  way. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

2  Hail !  sweet  Jesus,  Master, 
Round  Thy  Sacred  Feet, 
Here,  with  hearts  rejoicing. 

See  Thy  children  meet. 
Long,  alas  !  we've  left  Thee, 

Straying  far  away. 
Now  once  more  we'll  enter 
On  the  narrow  way. 

Brightly  gleams,  etc. 


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130  PEOCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 


3  All  our  days  direct  us. 

Make  us  meek  and  mild, 
By  Thy  Childhood's  Pattern,— 

Mary's  Holy  Child. 
Bid  Thine  angels  shield  us, 

When  the  storm-clouds  lower, 
Pardon  Thou,  protect  us 

At  death's  solemn  hour. 
Brightly  gleams,  etc. 

4  Jesu !  Saints  and  Angels 

With  Thy  Church  combine. 
Offering  prayers  and  praises 

At  Thy  glorious  shrine  : 
When  the  toil  is  over, 

Then  comes  rest  and  peace, 
Jesus  in  His  beauty, — 

Songs  that  never  cease. 
Brightly  gleams,  ete. 


225 

WE  march,  we  march  to  victory, 
With  the  Cross  of  the  Lord  before  us, 
With  His  loving  eye  looking  down  from  the  sky, 

And  His  holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 
We  come  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  Light, 

In  j  oyous  train  to  meet  Him  ; 
And  we  put  to  flight  the  armies  of  night. 
That  the  sons  of  the  Day  may  greet  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

2  The  bands  of  the  alien  flee  away, 

When  our  chant  goes  up  as  thunder, 
And  the  van  of  the  Lord  in  serried  array 
Cleaves  Satan's  ranks  asunder. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

3  Our  sword  is  the  Spirit  of  God  on  high, 
^     Our  helmet  His  salvation  ; 

And  our  banner  the  Cross  of  Calvary, 
And  our  watchward :  The  Incarnation. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

4  We  tread  in  the  might  of  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

And  fear  not  man  nor  devil ; 
For  our  Captain  Himself  guards  well  our  coasts, 
To  defend  all  His  Church  from  evil. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

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5  He  marches  in  front  of  His  banner  unfurle  d 

Which  He  raised  that  His  own  might  find  Him; 
And  tlic  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world 
Fall  in  rank  and  march  behind  Him. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

6  And  the  angel  choir  with  its  song  awaits 

Our  march  to  the  Golden  Sion  ; 
For  our  Captain  has  broken  the  brazen  gates, 
And  burst  the  bars  of  iron. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 

7  Then  onward  we  march,  our  arms  to  prove, 

With  the  banner  of  Christ  before  us, 
With  His  eye  of  love  looking  down  from  above, 
And  His  holy  Arm  spread  o'er  us. 
We  march,  we  march,  etc. 


THE  sword  of  the  Lord  and  of  Gideon, 
The  war-cry  had  hardly  begun, 
Confusion  had  come  upon  Midian, 

The  battle  already  was  won. 
The  Sword  of  the  Lord  and  His  Holy  One, 

The  war-cry  is  sounding  alresh, 
O'ercome  in  the  strength  of  the  Lowly  One, 
The  devil,  the  world,  and  the  fiesh. 

2  A  dream  in  the  hearing  of  Gideon 

Was  told  in  the  camp  of  the  foe : 
*' A  cake  of  bread  fell  upon  Midian  ; 

A  tent  was  destroyed  by  the  blow." 
Our  Gideon  triumphs  in  lowliness. 

The  mighty  One  hidden  in  Bread, 
By  Whom,  in  the  armor  of  holiness, 

His  people  to  conquest  are  led. 

3  The  sword  of  the  Lord  and  of  Gideon, 

Though  this  was  the  cry  round  the  camp, 
Yet  Israel  prevailed  over  Midian, 

By  trumpet,  and  pitcher,  and  lamp. 
Our  trump  is  the  Gospel  \ictoriou%; 

Our  pitcher  the  Flesh  of  the  Lord; 
Our  lamp  the  Divinity  glorious. 

Within  His  humanity  stored. 


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4  The  trumpet  was  sounded  by  Gideon, 

The  lamps  were  no  longer  concealed, 
The  pitchers,  when  broken,  to  Midian 

The  light  they  had  hidden  revealed. 
The  Gospel  hath  called  us  from  vanity ; 

Divinity  shines  in  oar  sight ; 
The  prints  in  the  riven  Humanity 

Shine  forth  with  ineffable  Light. 

5  The  sword  of  the  Lord  and  of  Gideon, 

The  war-cry  was  borne  on  the  air ; 
Behold,  in  the  ruin  of  Midian, 

The  triumph  of  faith  and  of  prayer. 
The  Sword  of  the  Lord  and  His  Mighty  One, 

The  Banner  of  God  and  His  Christ,  [One, 
Through  prayer  and  through  faith  in  the  Lowly 

Shall  win  for  us  trophies  unpriced. 


227 

JOYFULLY,  joyfully,  onward  we  move, 
Bound  to  the  land  of  bright  spirits  above; 
Jesus,  our  Saviour,  in  mercy  says,  Come, 
Joyfully, joyfully,  haste  to  your  home. 
Soon  will  our  pilgrimage  end  here  below. 
Soon  to  the  presence  of  God  we  shall  go, 
Then,  if  to  Jesus  our  hearts  have  been  given, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  rest  we  in  heaven. 

2  Teachers  and  kindred  have  passed  on  before ; 
Waiting,  they  watch  us,  approaching  the  shore ; 
Singing,  to  cheer  us  while  passing  along, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  haste  to  your  home. 
Sounds  of  sweet  music  there  ravish  the  ear, 
Harps  of  the  blessed,  your  strains  we  shall  hear, 
Filling  with  harmony  heaven's  high  dome, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  Jesus,  we  come. 

3  Death  with  its  arrows  may  soon  lay  us  low, 
Safe  in  our  Saviour,  we  fear  not  the  blow ; 
Jesus  hath  broken  the  br.rs  of  the  tomb, 
Joyfully,  joyfully,  we  will  go  home. 
Bright  will  the  morn  of  eternity  dawn. 
Death  shall  be  conquered,  his  sceptre  be  gone; 
Over  the  plains  of  swget  Canaan  we'll  roam, 
Joyfully,  J  oy fully ,  safely  at  home. 

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28  JesUj  geh  voran. 

JESUS,  still  load  on, 
Till  our  Rest  be  won  ; 
And  although  the  way  be  cheerless, 
We  will  follow,  calm  and  fearless. 
Guide  us  by  Thy  hand, 
To  our  Fatherland ! 

2  If  the  way  be  drear, 
If  the  foe'be  near, 

Let  not  faithless  fears  o'ertake  us. 
Let  not  faith  and  hope  forsake  us ; 

For  through  many  a  foe 

To  our  home  we  go ! 

3  "When  we  seek  relief 
From  along-felt  grief; 

When  temptations  come  alluring, 
Make  us  patient  and  enduring : 
Show  us  that  bright  shore 
Where  we  weep  no  more  ! 

4  Jesus,  still  load  on, 
Till  our  R;'st  be  won  ; 

Heavenly  Leader,  still  direct  us, 
Still  support,  console,  protect  us ; 

Till  we  safely  stand 

In  our  Fatherland ! 


FORWARD !  be  our  watchword. 
Steps  and  Toices  joined; 
Seek  the  things  before  us, 

Not  a  look  behind  : 
Burns  the  fiery  pillar 

At  our  army's  head  ; 
Who  shall  dream  of  shrinking. 

By  our  Captain  led? 
Forward  through  the  desert. 
Through  the  toil  and  fight : 
Jordan  flows  before  us, 
Sion  beams  with  light. 
2  Forward,  when  in  childhood 
Buds  the  infant  mind  ; 
All  through  youth  and  manhood. 

Not  a  thought  behind : 
Speed  through  realms  of  nature, 
CUmb  the  ste^js  of  grace; 

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134 


PROCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 


Faint  not,  till  in  glory 
Gleams  our  Father's  Face. 

Forward,  all  tlie  lifetime. 
Climb  from  height  to  height: 

Till  the  head  be  hoary, 
Till  the  eve  be  light. 

3  Glories  upon  glories 

Hath  our  God  prepared, 
By  the  souls  that  love  Him 

One  day  to  be  shared  ; 
Eye  hath  not  beheld  them, 

Ear  hath  never  heard ; 
Nor  of  these  hath  uttered 

Thought  or  speech  a  word : 
Forward,  marching  eastward 

Where  the  heaven  is  bright, 
Till  the  veil  be  lifted, 

Till  our  faith  be  sight ! 

4  Far  o'er  yon  horizon 

Rise  the  city  towers, 
Where  our  God  abideth, 

That  fair  home  is  ours  ; 
Flash  the  streets  with  jasper, 

Shine  the  gates  with  gold : 
Flows  the  gladdening  river 

Shedding]  oys  untold : 
Thither,  onward  thither, 

In  the  Spirit's  might: 
Pilgrims  to  your  country. 

Forward  into  Light. 

PRAISE  the  Lord  of  heaven, 
Praise  Him  in  the  height, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  angels, 

Praise  Him,  stars  and  light : 
Praise  Him,  clouds  and  waters, 

Which  above  the  skies, 
When  His  word  commanded, 
Did  established  rise. 

2  Praise  the  Lord,  ye  fountains 
Of  the  deeps  and  seas, 
Rocks,  and  hills,  and  mountains, 
Cedars,  and  all  trees  : 

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Praise  Him,  clouds  and  vapors, 
Snow  and  hail,  and  fire, 

Stormy  wind,  fulfilling 
Only  His  desire. 

3  Praise  Him,  fowls  and  cattle, 
Princes  and  all  kings: 
Praise  Him,  men  and  maidens, 

All  created  things : 
For  the  Name  of  God  is 
,  Excellent  alone, 

Over  earth  His  footstool. 
Over  heaven  His  throne. 

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ONWARD,  Christian  soldiers, . 
Marching  as  to  war, 
"With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 

Going  on  before. 
Christ,  the  Royal  Master, 

Leads  against  the  foe : 
Forward  into  battle, 
See  His  banners  go. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers, 

Marching  as  to  war, 
With  the  Cross  of  Jesus 
Going  on  before. 

2  At  the  sign  of  triumph, 

Satan's  armies  fiee : 
On,  then.  Christian  soldiers. 

On  to  victory. 
Hell's  foundations  quiver, 

At  th  e  sh  ou t  of  praise ; 
Brothers,  lift  your  voices, 

Loud  your  anthems  raise. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc 

3  Like  a  mighty  army. 

Moves  the  Church  of  God: 
Brothers,  we  are  treading 
^  Where  the  Saints  have  trod. 
We  are  not  divided, 

All  one  body  we, 
One  in  hope,  in  doctrine. 

One  in  charity. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 


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136 


PEOCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 


4  What  the  Saints  established 

That  we  hold  for  true : 
What  the  Saints  believed 

That  believe  we  too. 
Long  as  earth  endiireth 

Men  that  faith  will  hold — 
Kingdoms,  rations,  empires, 

In  destruction  rolled. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

5  Crowns  and  thrones  may  perish, 

Kingdoms  rise  and  wane, 
But  the  Church  of  Jesus 

Constant  will  remain. 
Gates  of  hell  can  never 

'Gainst  that  Church  prevail : 
We  have  Christ's  own  promise, 

And  that  cannot  fail. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

6  Onward,  then,  ye  faithful, 

Join  our  happy  throng, 
Blend  with  ours  your  voices, 

In  the  triumph-song : 
Glory,  laud,  and  honor, 

Unto  Christ  tl*e  King : 
This,  through  countless  ages, 

Men  and  ans^els  sing. 
Onward,  Christian  soldiers,  etc. 

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FORTH  from  Egypt's  house  of  bondage. 
Calls  us  now  the  God  of  love : 
See,  the  cloudy,  fiery  pillar 

Marshals  us  the  way  to  move ! 
God's  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
Smote  the  realm  that  wrought  us  harm ; 
Many  a  sign  and  mi'^hty  wonder 
Burst  the  tyrant's  bands  asunder. 
2  When  the  sea  spread  out  before  us, 
And  behind  us  raged  the  foe, 
Walls  of  waves  stood  firm  as  crystal, 

Till  the  ransomed  Tribe  passed  through. 
Pharaoh's  hordes  at  morn  we  found 
In  the  roaring  waters  drowned  ; 
While  with  timbrel  and  with  dancesi, 
Our  exulting  host  advances 

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PROCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 


?  From  the  top  of  stony  Sinai, 
God  declares  His  perfect  Law  : 
Trumpet  tones  and  ftrcs  and  thunders 

Fill  the  soul  with  trembling  awe. 
There  the  thirsting  flock  complain, 
There  the  Rock  is  cleft  in  twain : 
And  wherever  Israel  goeth, 
Lo,  the  Living  Water  floweth ! 

4  What  to  us  the  scorns  of  Edom  ? 

What  the  swords  of  Amalek  ? 
While  the  prayerful  hands  are  lifted, 

No  defeat  our  course  shall  check. 
Vain  are  Moab's  lustful  snares ; 
Vain  are  Balaam's  hireling  prayers ; — 
God's  unchanging  truth  confessing. 
All  his  curses  turn  to  blessing. 

5  There,  enclosed  in  hills  of  beauty, 

Shining  like  a  jewelled  bride, 
Stands  Jerusalem  the  golden, 

All  her  portals  opened  wide. 
There  the  King  upon  His  throne. 
Sees  and  claims  us  for  His  own  ; 
Clothes  us  with  His  glory  splendid : 
And  our  pilgrimage  is  ended. 

6  Join  we  now  the  angelic  chorus. 

Cherubim  and  Seraphim, 
Saints  in  light  gone  Home  before  us, ' 

Chanting  their  triumphal  hymn  : — 
Holy,  Holy,  Holy,  Lord, 
Three  in  One  by  all  adored. 
Praise  to  Thy  eternal  merit, 
Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit.  Amen, 


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JERUSALEM  the  golden, 
With  milk  and  honey  blest. 
Beneath  thy  contemplation 

Sink  heart  and  voice  opprcst : 
I  know  not,  0  I  know  not. 

What  social  joys  are  there ! 
What  radiance  of  glory, 
,What  light  beyond  compare  ^ 

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PKOCESSIONAL  HYMNS. 


2  And  when  I  fain  would  sing  them, 

My  spirit  fails  and  faints, 
And  vainly  would  it  image 

The  assembly  of  the  saints. 
They  stand,  those  halls  of  Zion, 

Conjubilantwith  song. 
And  bright  with  many  an  angel, 

And  all  the  martyr  throng : 

3  There  is  the  Throne  of  David ; 

And  there,  from  care  released, 
The  song  of  them  that  triumph. 

The  shout  of  them  that  feast ; 
And  they  who,  with  their  Leader 

Have  conquered  in  the  fight, 
For  ever  and  for  ever 

Are  clad  in  robes  of  white ! 


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INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


NO. 

A  Babe  is  born  in  Bethlehem   70 

Abide  with  nie,  last  falls  the  even   50 

Abide  with  us,  our  Saviour   43 

A  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page  1G2 

A  hymn  of  glory  let  us  sing  141 

Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  120 

Alleluia,  best  and  sweetest   21 

All  glory,  praise,  and  honor  110 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  Name   23 

All  is  o'er,  the  pain,  the  sorrow  123 

All  my  heart  this  night  rejoices   68 

All  praise  to  Thee,  my  God,  this  night   49 

A  mighty  Fortress  is  our  God  156 

Around  the  throne  of  God  in  heaven  217 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more   85 

As  with  gladness  men  of  old   97 

Awake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun   46 

Beautiful  Saviour   27 

Before  Jehovah's  awful  throne... ^   12 

Before  the  Lord  we  bow  207 

Blessed  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel   11 

Blessed  Father,  great  Creator  150 

Blessed  Saviour,  who  hast  taught  me  167 

Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul   10 

Blest  day  of  God,  most  calm,  most  bright   34 

Brightest  and  best  of  the  sons  of  the  morning   88 

Brightly  gleams  our  banner  224 

Bright  was  the  guiding  star   91 

By  cool  Siloam's  shady  rill  179 

Carol,  brothers,  carol   78 

Carol,  carol.  Christians   81 

Children  of  the  heavenly  King  188 

Christ  hath  risen   ..129 

Christian  children  must  be  holy  187 

Christians,  awake,  salute   75 

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140  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day  126 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day,  l^th  cent  132 

Christ  was  born  on  Christmas  day   80 

Come,  children,  andjoin  212 

Come  hither,  ye  faithful   76 

Come  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  147 

Come,  let  us  sing  of  Jesus  184 

Come,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare  169 

Come,  O  come.  Thou  quickening  Spirit  143 

Come,  sound  His  praise  abroad   17 

Come,  Thou  almighty  King  153 

Come,  Thou  long-expected  Jesus   54 

Come,  ye  thankful  people  206 

Day  of  wonder,  day  of  gladness  134 

Do  no  sinful  action  195 

Ere  yet  the  dawn  hath  filled  125 

Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Spirit  166 

Father,  though  Thy  Name  be  holy   22 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  1  193 

For  a  season  called  to  part   44 

Forth  from  Egypt'shouse  of  bondage  232 

Forward  be  our  watchword  229 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains  102 

Gentle  Shepherd,  Thou  hast  stilled  214 

Give,  give,  willingly  give  204 

Give  thanks  to  God  the  Lord  „  127 

Glorious  things  of  thee  are  spoken  158 

Glory  be  to  God  on  high   3 

Glory  be  to  Jesus  116 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son    1 

Glory  to  God  on  high   25 

God  be  merciful  unto  us   9 

God  bloss  our  native  land  208 

Good  Christian  men,  rejoice  '   72 

Good  news  from  heaven  the  angels  bring   69 

Gracious  Saviour,  gentle  Shepherd  186 

Great  God,  we  sing  that  mighty  hand  211 

Hail,  holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  151 

Hail  the  day  that  sees  Him  rise  142 

Hail,  Thou  once  despised  Jesus...  114 

Hail  to  the  Lord's  Anointed   94 

Halleluia !  Lord,  our  voices  37 

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INDEX  OF  FIRST.  LINES.  141 

Hark  i  a  burst  of  heavenly  music   04 

Hark  !  an  awful  voice  is  sounding  

Hark  !  hark,  ray  soul,  angelic  sojigs  219 

Hark,  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  come  s   r)<] 

Hark !  the  herald  angels  sing   (".2 

Hark !  the  sound  of  holy  voices  22:; 

Hark  to  the  merry  bells   84 

Hark!  what  mean  those  holy  voices   Gl 

Hark  !  what  sounds  are  sweetly  stealing   07 

Hasten,  Lord,  the  glorious  time   98 

Heaveuly  Father,  send  Thy  blessing   45 

Heaven  with  rosy  morn  is  glowing  128 

He  is  risen,  He  is  risen  ....131 

Holy  and  reverend  is  the  Name  173 

Holy  Father,  great  Creator   19 

Holy  Ghost,  with  light  divine  149 

Holy,  holy,  holy  Lord  ;   28 

Holy,*holy,  holy,  Lord  God  Almighty  152 

Holy  Jesus,  be  my  light  191 

Holy  Spirit,  Lord  of  Light  145 

Hosanna!  raise  the  pealing  hymn   08 

How  happy  is  the  child  who  hears  177 

How  precious  is  the  book  161 

How  sweet  the  Name  of  Jesus  sounds   86 

How  wondrous  and  great   99 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus   20 

I  am  Jesus'  little  lamb  189 

I  heard  the  voice  of  Jesus  say  178 

Ijourney  forth  rejoicing  215 

I  lay  my  sins  on  jesus  :  108 

I  love  the  Church,  the  holy  Church  157 

In  the  cross  of  Christ  I  glory  105 

In  the  vineyard  of  our  Father   93 

In  Thy  Name,  O  Lord,  assembling   31 

I  think,  when  I  read  that  sweet  story  182 

It  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  '   8 

I  would  not  live  alway  213 

Jerusalem,  my  happy  home  222 

Jerusalem  the  golden  233 

Jesus,  I  my  cross  have  taken  19-1 

Jesus,  lover  of  my  soul  *  107 

Jesus,  Name  of  wondrous  love   85 

Jesus,  Saviour,  Son  of  God  183 

Jesus,  still  lead  on  228 

Jesus,  tender  Shepherd,  hear  me   52 

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142  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LINES. 


Jesus,  Thy  soul  for  ever  blest  122 

Jesus,  we  rest  in  Thee  104 

Joyfully,  joyfully,  onward  we  move  227 

Joy  to  the  world  !  the  Lord  is  come   74 

Just  as  I  am,  without  one  plea  175 

Lamb  of  God,  I  look  to  Thee  185 

Let  songs  of  praises  fill  the  sky  144 

Let  the  merry  church-bells  ring  lo8 

•  Let  the  song  be  begun  ...133 

Like  silver  lamps  in  a  distant  shrine   G3 

Lord,  a  little  band  and  lowly  198 

Lord,  by  Thee  in  safety  borne   32 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  Thy  blessing  ,   41 

Lord  Jesus  Christ,  be  present   38 

Lord,  keep  us  steadfast  in  Thy  Word  164 

Lord  of  all  power  and  might   163 

Lord,  remove  the  veil  away   33 

Lord,  wdth  glowing  heart  I'd  praise  Thee   16 

Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord   6 

Mighty  God,  while  angels  bless  Thee   14 

Morning  breaks  upon  thetomb  137 

Must  Jesus  bear  the  cross  alone  ...195 

My  Church,  my  Church  159 

My  faith  looks  up  to  Thee....  117 

My  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord   4 

Nearer,  my  God,  to  Thee  170 

Now  thank  we  all  our  God   24 

Now  that  the  sun  is  beaming  bright   47 

Now  the  day  is  over   51 

Now  we  bring  our  Christmas  treasures   83 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul   18 

O  come,  let  us  raise   60 

O  day  of  rest  and  gladness   30 

O  gracious  Lord,  whose  mercies  rise  201 

Oh,  come,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord   5 

O  how  shall  I  receive  Thee   58 

Oh,  what  praises  shall  we  render   15 

On  Jordan's  banks  the  Herald's  cry   55 

Onward,  Christian  soldiers  231 

On  what  has  now  been  sown   42 

O  Paradise,  O  Paradise  220 

O  Sacred  Head  121 

O  sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song   7 

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INDEX  OF  FIEST  LINES.  143 

O  tell  us,  ye  that  from  your  home  148 

O  Thou  best  gilt  of  Heaven  203 

O  Thou  Who  through  this  holy  week  Ill 

O  Thou  Who  welcome  news  doth  bring   84 

O  Word  of  God  incarnate  IGO 

Praise  the  Lord  of  heaven  230 

Praise  the  Lord !  The  sun  of  morning   48 

Praise  the  Lord,  ye  heavens,  adore  Him   13 

Rejoice,  all  ye  believers   59 

Eejoice,  rejoice,  ye  Christians   73 

Rejoice,  ye  pure  in  heart  209 

Ride  on,  ride  on  in  majesty  113 

Rock  of  ages,  cleft  for  me  106 

Safely  through  another  week   36 

Saviour,  like  a  Shepherd  lead  us  192 

Saviour,  when  in  dust  to  Thee  118 

Saviour,  who  T!iy  flock  art  feeding  197 

Saviour,  sprinkle  many  nations  101 

Saviour,  blessed  Saviour  210 

Saw  ye  never  in  the  twilight...-  100 

See,  the  Conqueror  mounts  in  triumph  140 

Shepherd  offender  youth   39 

Shine  on  our  souls,  eternal  God  174 

Shout  the  glad  tidings   82 

Silent  night!  Holy  night   65 

Sing  we  merry  Christmas   79 

Sing  your  carols  to-day  146 

Soldiers  of  the  cross  arise  199 

Songs  of  thankfulness  and  praise   95 

Sons  of  men  behold  from  far   89 

Still  bright  and  blue  doth  Jordan  flow  165 

Stricken,  smitten,  and  afflicted  119 

Sun  of  my  soul,  Thou  Saviour  dear  53 

Sweet  hour  of  prayer  171 

The  Church's  one  foundation....  155 

The  day  of  resurrection  .124 

The  foe  behind,  the  deep  before  2i6 

The  happy  Christmas  comes  once  more   7 1 

The  Head  that  once  was  crowned  with  thorns  139 

The  Lord  my  pasture  shall  prepare  190 

The  Lord  my  Shepherd  is  172 

There  is  a  fountain  filled  with  blood  103 

There  is  a  happy  land  221 

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144  INDEX  OF  FIRST  LIKES. 


There  is  no  Karae  so  sweet  on  earth  87 

The  stone  is  rolled  away  135 

The  strain  ui:rai<e  of  joy  and  praise   29 

The  strife  is  oV  r,  the  battle  done  130 

The  sword  of  the  Lord  and  of  Gideon  226 

Thine  forever.  God  of  love  168 

This  is  the  day  of  li^rht   40 

Thou  soft-flowing  Kodr^jn  115 

Thou,  whose  almighty  word   96 

We  bring  no  glittering  treasures  .112 

We  gather,  we  gather,  dear  Jc-sus   26 

We  give  Thee  but  Thine  own  ,  200 

Welcome  happy  morning  136 

We  march,  we  march  to  victory  225 

We  praise  Thee,  O  God   2 

We  three  kings  of  Orient  are   90 

What  cheering  words  are  these  ISO 

When  His  salvation  bringing  109 

When  Jesus  left  His  Father's  throne  176 

When  little  Samuel  woke.  ,  181 

When  sickness,  pain,  and  death  218 

While  shepherds  watched  their  flocks   77 

While  with  ceaseless  course  the  sun  205 

Widely  mid  the  slumbering  nations   92 

Ye  children  whom  a  father's  care.  ,202 

Zion  stands  with  hills  surrounded  154 


CHANTS  AND  CANTICLES. 

Benedic  Anima  Mea   10 

Benedictus   11 

Bonum  Est   8 

Cantate  Domino   7 

Deus  JSiisereatur   9 

Gloria  in  Excelsis   3 

Gloria  Pairi   1 

Jubilate  Doo   6 

Ma-niiicat   4 

TeDeum   2 

The  Strain  Upraise   29 

Venite  Exultemus   5 

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